Senior Manager, Scrum Master
About The Position
The Aetna Enterprise Delivery team is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Manager, Scrum Master to lead the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. The role combines Agile leadership with project management expertise to drive execution across cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and align delivery with business objectives. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-demand, performance-driven environment. The Scrum Master facilitates Agile ceremonies, removes impediments, coaches teams on Agile best practices, and promotes continuous improvement. The role also uses project management skills to support planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale technology programs.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of Scrum Master experience in a technical environment.
- 5+ years of experience leading program management efforts within a large corporation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Growth mindset, including agility and developing yourself and others.
- Execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting.
- Business intelligence skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare industry experience.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
Responsibilities
- Counsel Scrum Master teams on Agile principles and values to support self-organization, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.
- Interpret the Agile metrics and reporting framework to track and report key information and monitor team progress.
- Design and develop process evaluation tools to assess the application of Scrum principles in team processes.
- Develop actionable insights from analytics and report on team productivity, velocity, and quality.
- Develop a stakeholder communication strategy to gather and incorporate feedback into process improvements.
- Facilitate the Scrum process and support the Scrum team.
- Implement sharing and documentation systems, such as wikis, documentation platforms, or knowledge management tools.
- Instruct team members on Agile values, principles, and practices, and help stakeholders and product owners understand the benefits of an Agile mindset.
- Interface with teams, stakeholders, and external stakeholders to serve as a buffer against potential obstacles.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
- Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
- Eligible for an award target in the company’s equity award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
