Senior Manager, Scrum Master

CVS Health•Work At Home-Connecticut, CT

1d•$130,295 - $260,590

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. A Brief Overview Remove impediments, foster cross-functional collaboration, support Product Owners, and meet with business leaders to support one or more major project initiatives for Medicare. This role differs from a traditional Scrum Master by having a broader focus on overall delivery flow and, often, a more direct hand in stakeholder management and project governance.

Requirements

7-10+ years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Program Delivery, or related roles.
Familiarity with software development, DevOps, or technical processes to effectively collaborate with developers.
Deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Agile principles, and modern software development practices.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders across business and technology organizations.
Experience identifying and resolving delivery risks, impediments, and cross-team dependencies.
Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.
Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills.
Adept at collaboration and teamwork.
Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.
Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
Adept at business intelligence and data-driven decision making.
Experience mentoring teams and acting as a servant leader.

Nice To Haves

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.
Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or large-scale Agile delivery initiatives.
Experience working within highly matrixed organizations.
Experience using Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Agile Coaching & Facilitation: Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring teams on Agile values, and facilitating ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives).
Delivery Management: Managing project scope, timelines, and dependencies while tracking progress through metrics like velocity and quality.
Impediment Removal: Proactively identifying and clearing roadblocks that prevent the team from achieving goals.
Stakeholder Alignment: Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and the team, managing expectations, and ensuring transparent communication.
Process Improvement: Refining Agile practices to increase efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.