Scrum Master III (Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Insurance • Financial Services
We Make Tomorrow Better for Families and for the People Who Help Protect Them.
The Role
Coach multiple Scrum teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, improve sprint planning and delivery, remove impediments, and support continuous improvement. The role includes launching and coaching Scrum teams, guiding Product Managers and leaders, tracking Agile metrics, managing risks and dependencies, supporting Agile Release Train launches, and aligning delivery with business objectives. This remote position requires advanced facilitation, coaching, forecasting, and organizational change capabilities.
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At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.

Role Overview:

Could you be our next Scrum Master III? Globe Life is looking for a Scrum Master III to join the team!


In this role, you will be responsible for coaching multiple Scrum teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and improving sprint planning and delivery processes to help teams consistently deliver value. You will guide teams in adopting Agile principles and practices, remove obstacles that impact progress, and collaborate with Product Managers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to strengthen team performance and support continuous improvement.


This is a remote / work-from-home position.


What You Will Do:


  • Manage and support multiple Scrum teams simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination, alignment, and consistent Agile practices.
  • Launch new Scrum teams and coach established teams to adopt and advance Agile and Scrum practices.
  • Provide advanced coaching to Scrum teams, Product Managers, and organizational leadership to strengthen Agile understanding, team maturity, and organizational agility.
  • Lead sprint planning and forecasting activities across multiple teams, supporting realistic commitments, accurate capacity planning, and alignment on priorities.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to support effective collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and remove impediments, monitor risks and dependencies, and proactively address challenges that could impact sprint delivery.
  • Establish, track, and analyze Agile performance metrics, including velocity, burn-down and burn-up charts, cycle time, and throughput, to improve forecasting and support data-driven decisions.
  • Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to align team deliverables with business objectives and customer value.
  • Support Agile Release Train (ART) launches and cross-functional planning to improve coordination and delivery across teams.
  • Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration while serving as a change agent for Agile practices and organizational improvement.

What You Can Bring:


  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master certification, or a Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
  • Five to seven years of experience working on IT project teams, including at least two years as a Scrum Master.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, frameworks, and practices, including Scrum and Kanban.
  • Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), including launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
  • Ability to proactively identify cross-functional risks, dependencies, and challenges while supporting effective planning and delivery.
  • Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide teams through Agile adoption and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to technical teams, IT professionals, and diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to coach teams that are new to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks.
  • A Product Owner or Product Manager certification is preferred.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

  • Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.

  • Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

  • Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.

  • Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.

  • Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

  • Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.

  • Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.

  • Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.

  • Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.

  • Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master, or Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification
  • Five to seven years of experience working on IT project teams
  • At least two years of experience as a Scrum Master
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Kanban
  • Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, including launching Agile Release Trains
  • Ability to identify cross-functional risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges
  • Strong coaching and facilitation skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to present complex information clearly to technical teams, IT professionals, and diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to coach teams that are new to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
  • Product Owner or Product Manager certification
  • Reliable and predictable attendance
  • Ability to work full time and/or part time according to position specifications

What the Team is Saying

Globe Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, combining a company-matched 401(k) with a traditional pension. Company materials and current postings indicate both are available to eligible employees.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and parental leave at full pay is highlighted as part of the package. Feedback suggests these offerings contribute meaningfully to family-friendly policies.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad set of extras—such as counseling/EAP resources, financial and legal assistance, fitness/wellness programs, and education support—expands the package beyond core insurance and retirement. These additions are presented as part of a comprehensive benefits suite.

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The Company
HQ: McKinney, TX
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Globe Life is a national insurance company that helps protect the financial futures of working families. Serving millions of policyholders, Globe Life provides life and supplemental health insurance products designed to help customers prepare for the unexpected and protect what matters most. For more than a century, Globe Life has built its business around providing financial protection and delivering on its commitments to customers. Today, people across the organization bring together expertise in areas including insurance operations, customer care, technology, actuarial, finance, and other professional functions to serve policyholders and support the business. Globe Life reaches customers through multiple distribution channels, including independent insurance agents affiliated with its agency divisions. Across the organization, the work is connected by a common purpose: helping provide families with financial protection and support when they need it most.

Why Work With Us

Globe Life combines long-term stability with opportunities to build a meaningful career. Employees can grow through professional development, internal mobility, mentoring, and leadership programs, with benefits that support their future, including a company-matched 401(k) and pension plan for eligible employees.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Work arrangements at Globe Life vary by role — onsite, remote, or hybrid (home Mon/Fri, office Tue–Thu). Every setup is matched to the job and team. Regardless of location, professionalism, collaboration, and accountability are always expected.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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