Portfolio Scrum Master

This position is required to be near one of our listed office locations and will require a hybrid work model.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Portfolio Scrum Master to join our Safeco Auto team. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing the agile practices for a group of agile software development teams delivering on a large-scale Pricing program and enhancements. Your mission is to cultivate a healthy and mature environment that is both effective and sustainable. By partnering with Product Owners (POs), Engineering Managers (EMs), and team leads, you will help foster an agile culture that drives continuous improvement and delivers high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to agile teams, helping them understand and implement agile principles and practices effectively. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Transparency Tools Utilization: Leverage tools such as PowerBI, JIRA, and JIRA Plans to provide insights into team performance and progress. Ensure that teams maintain visibility and transparency in their processes.
• Opportunity Identification: Actively identify areas for improvement within teams, including process enhancements, team dynamics, and overall workflow efficiency. Champion innovative solutions to enhance productivity.
• Impediment and Blocker Removal: Proactively identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress. Work collaboratively with teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Issue Escalation: Monitor team dynamics and project progress, escalating issues to leadership when necessary to ensure timely resolution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaboration with POs and EMs: Partner closely with Product Owners and Engineering Managers to create a healthy and sustainable work environment. Facilitate open communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Program Increment (PI) Planning Facilitation: Successfully prepare and facilitate large scale Program Increment planning sessions throughout the year. These sessions will include many dependent teams delivering on a large-scale Pricing program roll out.
• Dependency Management: Proactively identify and manage dependencies as it relates to program delivery. Engage dependent teams to ensure proper lead time and visibility are provided.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to be part of a dynamic team that is committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

If you are a passionate advocate for agile practices and have a track record of fostering high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, preferably within a portfolio or multi-team environment.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, principles, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in using agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, PowerBI) for tracking and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), or equivalent) are a plus.

Pay Philosophy: 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.

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 dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers.  By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

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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