Project Manager/Scrum Master

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Starr Technical Risks is seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master to facilitate agile development by guiding the team through Scrum practices.  Responsibilities include sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and ensuring the team follows standard principles.  Collaborate with stakeholders, remove obstacles, and track progress to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.  The responsibilities reflect the dual role of a Project Manager Scrum Master, encompassing both traditional project management aspects and the unique dynamics of agile development using Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the scope and timeline of all projects/efforts working with each member of the team. Identify and eliminate impediments that hinder the team’s progress, facilitating a smooth and efficient development process. 
• Implement Project Management/Best Practices. Guide the team in adopting agile and scrum practices, providing coaching and mentorship to enhance their understanding and implementation of agile principles.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.  Uphold and reinforce agile principles within the team, emphasizing collaboration, responding to change, and delivering working solutions iteratively.
• Create and manage Azure DevOps to track the various project status and update.  Foster a collaboration environment by encouraging open communication, cooperation, and transparency among team members and stakeholders that will allow for efficient status reporting and tracking.
• Publish weekly/monthly reports with the stakeholders as per a defined template.  Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, keeping them informed about project progress and managing expectations.  Work with all team members to obtain comprehensive status updates.
• Keep the project teams on track and informed.  Track and report project progress, using tools like burndown charts, and velocity metrics to ensure transparency that will facilitate data-driven decision making.
• Introduce Agile Engineering Practices.  Collaborate with the team to ensure that the delivered product meets the quality standards and requirements outlined in the project.  Ensure SLDC documentation is maintained on all efforts.
• Assist the Product Owner with the Product Backlog.  Identify and address potential risks and issues promptly, proactively working to mitigate them to prevent negative impacts on the projects.
• Teach Scrum Practices and Principles.  Ensure the team to aligned to the best practices.  Be adaptable to changes and evolving requirements, adjusting plans and strategies to align with project goals and priorities.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,000-$125,000.

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Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.