Join the Revolution in Commercial Insurance
At CSAA Insurance Group, we're on a mission to reinvent commercial insurance in the mobility space through our innovative venture, Mobilitas. As a cutting-edge commercial insurance company, we're harnessing the power of technology to provide advanced solutions for today's fast-paced business landscape. We're not just chasing the status quo; we're driven by a shared vision to push the boundaries of what's possible in insurance.
About the Role
We're seeking a seasoned Commercial Insurance Scrum Master to lead our Scaled Agile application development teams in driving the agile transformation at Mobilitas. As a Scrum Master, you'll be the catalyst for our teams' success, empowering them to achieve higher levels of maturity and deliver exceptional business value. If you're a servant leader passionate about guiding software development teams and passionate about agile methodologies, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 1-2 Scaled Agile application development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Motivate and coach teams in agile practices and ceremonies, ensuring they achieve higher levels of maturity and deliver exceptional results.
- Lead Agile cadence activities within the Scrum framework, ensuring active participation from team members and key stakeholders.
- Partner with Product Owners to maintain a groomed, prioritized, and refined backlog, holding the team accountable for Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
- Create and enforce Team/Organization working agreements to standardize processes across all teams, promoting consistency and efficiency.
- Participate in Agile Release Train (ART) meetings, providing status updates, discussing impediments, and raising risks to business deliverables.
- Facilitate Program Increment planning discussions, publishing Team objectives and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Produce, maintain, and track relevant artifacts to measure and continuously improve Sprint and ART metrics, driving data-driven decision-making.
- Support teams in maturing Agile practices using new tools and technologies, and guide less experienced Scrum Masters in their development.
- Communicate and coordinate with Systems and Operations teams to ensure Release Readiness, facilitating seamless execution.
- Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments, ensuring minimal disruption to the development process.
- Shield the team from outside distractions and interference, protecting their focus and productivity.
- Develop and manage team release plans and sprint plans, driving the delivery of business value.
- Support the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy sprint backlog and product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Facilitate scaling ceremonies, such as Scrum of Scrums and Portfolio Alignment, to promote collaboration and alignment across teams.
What We're Looking For
To excel in this role, you'll need:
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of leading software development teams.
- A servant leadership mindset, with a passion for empowering teams to achieve their full potential.
- Experience conducting Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- The ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity within the team and with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual, to effectively convey ideas and facilitate collaboration.
- Proficiency in Jira/Confluence, with experience using these tools to manage Agile projects.
- A Scrum Master certification, such as CSM or SAFe, demonstrating your expertise in Agile methodologies.
- Experience working in a software development environment, with a understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with it.
- Desirable: Insurance industry knowledge, which will enable you to hit the ground running and make a meaningful impact.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
At CSAA Insurance Group, we're committed to creating a culture of inclusion, belonging, and innovation. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages growth and development.
- A comprehensive total compensation package, including performance bonuses and 401(k) matching.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, as we continue to expand and evolve.
- A flexible work arrangement, with options for remote, hybrid, or in-person work, depending on your preferences.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued.
Our Culture and Values
We're proud to be a company that:
- BELIEVES in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.
- COMMITS to being there for our customers and employees, providing support and care when it matters most.
- CREATES a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation, driving positive change in the world.
As an equal opportunity employer, we're dedicated to supporting inclusion and diversity at CSAA Insurance Group. We actively celebrate our colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and gender, ensuring that everyone is welcome and supported in their development.
Compensation and Benefits
The national average salary range for this position is $115,220 - $127,900. However, our salary ranges vary based on location, and we're happy to discuss the available salary range with you during the preliminary call. In addition to competitive compensation, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- A company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 10% of eligible pay.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching and more.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, as we continue to expand and evolve.
Ready to Join the Journey?
If you're a motivated, innovative individual who thinks big and moves fast, we want to hear from you. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement – we're looking for talent and potential, not perfection. Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of the revolution in commercial insurance.
As part of our application process, we'll schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and disclose the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how you can contribute to our mission.
Location: This role is available for remote work anywhere in the United States, except for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Authorization to Work: You must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US to be considered for this role.
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