Job Description

The Opportunity

You’ll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Investment Management Technology . The team is seeking an exceptional and experienced Scrum Manager. The Scrum Master will be responsible for guiding and coaching our Scrum teams in the effective implementation of Agile practices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Scrum framework and the ability to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

The Team

You'll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Investment Management. Our mission is to build reliable solutions to the Investment Operations and Quant Research Development business teams. You will be part of a team that is technical, highly motivated and excels at working in a fast-paced and always evolving environment with agility and resilience.

The Impact:

This is a critical role in maintaining the cohesion between the business stakeholders and the technology delivery teams. It requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently or in collaboration, exceptional communication skills, and knowledge of or the aptitude to learn the investment management domain.

• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clarity of requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage the team to experiment and innovate.
• Monitor and report on the team's progress and performance.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to improve overall Agile practices within the organization.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in their Agile journey.

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment with strong understanding of DevOps and Agile methodologies including the Scrum framework
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification

The Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding and experience in tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Advanced Scrum certifications (e.g., Advanced Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Professional).
• Experience in coaching and mentoring Agile teams.
• Knowledge of other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Lean).
• Expert knowledge in developing/driving/presentation with metrics and KPIs
• Self-managed and motivated individual with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Works with minimal oversight and proactively communicates status and risks to project leadership.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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