Portfolio Scrum Master

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Liberty Mutual Distribution Technology is looking for a Portfolio Scrum Master to join our Insurance Professional Sales Experience portfolio.  In this role you will play a critical role in enabling teams that build solutions which empower our internal & external insurance professionals to deliver value through sales experiences that delight users and provide accurate & efficient quotes, ultimately allowing us to continue to Win Together with Purpose. 

The Portfolio Scrum Master is a member of the delivery leadership team for the portfolio guiding the coordination, synchronization, and support of a “team of teams” that is necessary to deliver upon our priorities and initiatives.  Additionally, the Portfolio Scrum Master advises portfolio leadership on value stream efficiency and effectiveness ensuring alignment to strategic goals.  The Insurance Professional Sales Experience portfolio is currently involved in multiple high-profile, transformative initiatives and is looking for someone who is prepared to collaborate, influence, and possesses a robust communication and planning skillset.

About the Job:

• Work with team leadership to identify risks and mitigate dependencies, risks, blockers, and impediments that may affect the “team of teams” progress and ability to deliver value
• Aggregate product team objectives and progress to ensure visibility and transparency
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams and stakeholders at portfolio level events to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities
• Use assessment models and indicators to gauge the health and effectiveness of the team of teams
• Drive the usage of data and metrics to measure and optimize the effectiveness of both product delivery and engineering excellence
• Guides continuous improvement efforts to enhance delivery and effectiveness of the team of teams
• Provides coaching and consulting to Portfolio and Product Team leaders on good practices to accelerate maturity and remove organizational barriers to agility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Displays strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.
• Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline and at least eight, typically ten or more years related experience as a project team member, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives, and Agile Methodology.

Highly Competitive Applicants will have some combination of experience with:

• Program or Portfolio Management
• Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer and/or Scaled Agile
• Experience working in or around enterprise agent portals, sales experiences, and/or Insurance Industry

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.  

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.  

We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.  

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits 
 
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 
 
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