Sr Scrum Master - Claim

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Compensation Overview The annual base salary range for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary will be determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience and other conditions of employment. Employees are also eligible for performance‑based cash incentive awards. Salary Range: $109,300.00 - $180,200.00. Target Openings: 1. What Is the Opportunity? Travelers is seeking a Sr. Scrum Master/Sr. Kanban Master to join our organization as we grow and transform our Agile landscape. What Will You Do? Practice and encourage Agile mindset and behaviors; coach, inspire and mentor teams on Agile principles, values and practices while role‑modeling leadership behaviors. Independently lead the application of Agile practices for multiple teams, using Scrum and/or Kanban. Visualize work, limit work‑in‑progress, manage workflow, plan and guide daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, short, mid, and long‑range planning, backlog refinement, and retrospective meetings. Ensure progress toward objectives, KPIs and commitments; guide assigned teams to deliver required product increments and outcomes. Partner with key stakeholders (Agile Coach and Team Lead) in backlog prioritization, tracking and reporting metrics, and providing visibility based on a data‑driven approach. Identify opportunities to improve team‑level Agile performance; focus teams on customer value, quality and continuous improvement activities. Remove team‑level impediments, resolve conflicts, anticipate challenges, identify risks and recommend mitigations and solutions. Utilize learnings and best practices to further the effective use of Agile practices. Facilitate open communication, promote positive dynamics, and ensure effective collaboration. Build and leverage alliances across other teams and the technical and business communities. Partner with Circle Leadership on PI planning activities, organizing and leading PI ceremonies. Participate and contribute to the Agile Community, partnering closely with Agile Coaches and Leadership to evolve working methods. Increase overall Agile maturity for teams and support higher‑complexity work toward successful outcomes. Support Agile teams at various maturity levels, upskill those teams, and demonstrate influence by enhancing circle‑wide practices. May also play a Scrum‑of‑Scrum role, managing workflow through an entire circle. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor’s degree. Three years of experience in a Scrum Master or similar Agile role, including delivery of several epics, releases, and versions. Programming or development experience. Experience implementing best practices and standards related to Agile product development. Experience leading others, earning trust, challenging teams to improve and operate outside comfort zones. Agile mindset: embody core values of openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment; infuse principles, practices and methodologies to achieve team success. Project management skills: initiate, plan, execute, and guide teams to achieve goals. Influence: ability to influence leaders at all levels without traditional hierarchy. Servant leadership: foster an environment where individuals thrive as empowered equal members. Communication: articulate thoughts, concepts and practices effectively at all levels. Collaboration: work cross‑functionally in a multi‑team environment. Continuous improvement: commitment to continually improve, share learning, encourage development. Must Have Three years of project management or related experience. What Is in It for You? Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and eligible family members (spouses, domestic partners, children) from day one. Retirement: 401(k) match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. Student loan assistance: Participation in Paying It Forward Savings program and annual 401(k) contributions toward loan payments. Pension Plan: 100% funded by Travelers. Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days PTO annually plus nine paid company holidays. Wellness Program: Tools, discounts and resources for wellness and caregiving needs, plus free professional counseling, health coaching, and mental health resources. Volunteer encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable giving. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings, and we recognize the benefits of diversity. In accordance with local law, candidates in Colorado need not disclose dates of attendance or graduation. If you have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please email us for assistance. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Travelers Canada