Role : Scrum Master with Insurance Domain Exp in NY
Domain : Insurance
Location : New York, NY - Hybrid
Citizenship Requirement : US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Scrum Master with hands-on experience driving Agile delivery within the insurance domain . This role will support digital transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery excellence, alignment on goals, and effective sprint execution across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead core Agile ceremonies : sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage sprint activities including backlog refinement, release planning, and dependency resolution.
- Track and report Agile performance metrics (velocity, burndown, risks, impediments) to stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, developers, and QA to deliver sprint commitments.
- Drive Agile maturity and best practices within insurance operations (underwriting, claims, policy servicing).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements in insurance product development.
- Promote continuous improvement and coach teams in Agile culture and efficiency enhancements.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of Scrum , Kanban , and Scaled Agile frameworks.Experience supporting Agile delivery for insurance applications :Policy administration systems
Claims platformsCustomer portals or digital servicing systemsProficiency with Agile tools : Jira , Confluence , Rally , or Azure DevOps .Ability to manage cross-team dependencies and risk mitigation plans.Strong understanding of Agile metrics / reporting and stakeholder communication.Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI / CD integration processes.Preferred Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, SAFe) or other Agile certification.Experience with enterprise cloud / digital transformation in Life, Health, or P&C Insurance .Background in software development or QA within Agile environments.Understanding of data privacy and compliance in regulated industries.Work Environment
High collaboration with cross-functional Agile teams.Focus on digital innovation and operational efficiency within insurance.Opportunity to lead process improvements and transformation initiatives.