Scrum Master Sr

OneAmerica Financial•Indianapolis, IN

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scrum Master Sr works within OneAmerica’s Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), part of the Enterprise Business Improvement organization. This servant leader supports OneAmerica’s Agile transformation as it implements the SAFe Framework, leading and coaching multiple Agile teams through mentoring, process facilitation, and impediment removal. The role reports to a Director within the EPMO and partners across business, finance, portfolio management, HR, PMO, delivery, and stakeholder groups to support integrated planning, iterative delivery, and value realization. The Scrum Master Sr develops Scrum Master best practices and standards, supports product prototyping, coaches Product Owners and Product Managers, and works with the Release Train Engineer on PI release calendars and SOS meetings. The role monitors team and train metrics and KPIs, supports forecasting and capacity planning, conducts Feature and Epic workshops, and develops communication strategies. It also promotes continuous improvement, self-organizing high-performing teams, associate engagement and development, and alignment with EBI’s strategy and roadmap. The selected candidate is expected to work hybrid in Indianapolis, Indiana, and may be expected to return physically to offices in California, Indiana, or Maine as business needs dictate or for team building and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
At least 7 years of relevant experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery practitioner.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations provided upon request absent undue hardship.
If offered the position, must undergo mandated background checks, including a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
Experience working in a hybrid delivery model where Agile and traditional waterfall project management coexist.
IT and/or systems experience in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and support multiple Agile teams on the Agile transformation journey as OneAmerica implements the SAFe Framework.
Promote customer and stakeholder centricity and support integrated planning for a connected, consistent end-user experience.
Develop best practices and standards for Scrum Masters.
Mentor Scrum Masters, develop product prototypes, and address Agile Release Train impediments.
Coach Product Owners and Product Managers on Feature and Epic statements, hypotheses, and SAFe practices.
Partner with finance and portfolio management teams to develop and maintain financial forecasts aligned with Agile planning cycles.
Collaborate with HR, PMO, and delivery leaders to forecast resource needs and align capacity with strategic priorities and delivery timelines.
Partner with the Release Train Engineer to develop PI release calendars and run SOS meetings.
Gather train and team metrics and measure them against agreed KPIs to drive maturity and quality.
Conduct Feature and Epic workshops for long-term strategies and roadmaps for business and IT initiatives.
Align and implement communication strategies for Agile teams, Agile Release Trains, initiatives, and portfolios.
Implement and monitor KPIs that communicate the progress of the Agile transformation.
Research industry trends and best practices to support the continued evolution of Agile practices.
Nurture self-organizing, high-performing teams through leadership and mentoring.
Promote continuous change and continuous improvement throughout OneAmerica.
Serve as an enterprise conduit for strategic, transformational, and tactical initiatives aligned with the EBI strategy and roadmap.
Participate in onboarding and developing team members.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify KPIs that support business value.
Inspire and promote associate engagement and development.
Continuously define and expand green zones to empower teams.