Scrum Master

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master or ability to consider Scrum Master - Level, II applicants (In review of candidate qualifications)
Onsite, Home Office Location: League City, Texas
Who You Will Report To: Assistant Vice President, Scrum Delivery Practice

The Scrum Master leads teams and individuals in adopting agile practices and methods while embedding agile values and attitudes. You will seek to apply agile best practices to produce high-quality, repeatable work, including managing timelines, resolving problems, leading team ceremonies, and coaching team members on agile principles. You will also support an environment for self-organizing and collaborative teams to be fully productive during sprints.

What You’ll Do:

• Educate teams on agile principles and values; assure teams adhere to an agile framework
• Organize sprint ceremonies including daily standups, story refinement, sprint retrospectives, etc.
• Effectively communicate with others to exchange information
• Lead others through process improvements as a change agent and/or coach agile/scrum teams to continually improve through retrospectives
• Assist in creating an attitude of self-management and product mindset/ownership on the teams
• Create transparency and collaboration by assisting teams in organizing their work, backlog, and metrics
• Set the precedence for positive team dynamics by facilitating internal team communication, problem solving, and relationship building
• Facilitate, coach teams, and enable enterprise-wide agile transformation

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience with IT solution delivery preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as complex problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (kanban, scrum, SaFe)
• Impressive Knowledge of scrum techniques and artifacts such as user stories, backlogs, definition of done, story refinement, unit and regression testing, and cross-team dependencies
• Experience in implementing large-scale custom development and/or systems integration projects in one or more phases of the SDLC
• Demonstrated experience leading scrum teams and a change management focused approach to enabling agile transformation
• Contribute to the advancement and improvement of agile practices within the organization
• Support the team in using agile planning and development tools (Azure DevOps, Miro)
• Represent the team at broader planning and coordination sessions
• Anticipate client needs and develop potential solutions; adapt quickly to business changes

Additional Information
Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial security, and well being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people first culture that values flexibility, work life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.
American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We’re committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
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American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.