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If you are seasoned and senior scrum master who want to be part of a team that constantly looking to build and add business value, then this opportunity is a great fit for your career. The Hartford's Global Specialty IT team is seeking a Senior Scrum master. We are looking for a talented professional with a track record of being a servant leader for SCRUM teams. Our ideal candidate will leverage deep Agile expertise and skills to deliver both invest and maintenance projects within the Data & Analytics Value stream.
The Hartford is proud to offer a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility. This position requires in office presence Tuesday/Wednesday with remote work flexibility Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate all the Agile/SCRUM ceremonies - DSU's, Sprint planning, Sprint reviews, Retrospective/Sprint demos.
- Partners with the Product Owner, IT Delivery Lead and Business leadership to form execution delivery plans and manage progress and facilitates release planning.
- Organizes and facilitates ceremonies, identifies improvement opportunities to optimize velocity and quality while mitigating risk.
- Reports to Release Train Engineer and works closely with the RTE for overall delivery of Agile release train PI objectives.
- Partners with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog items are prioritized based on business value and ready for the team
- Tracks and communicates the overall team progress providing visibility to stakeholders.
- Serves as a filter to remove impediments to progress as identified by the team.
- Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
- Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving.
- Motivate the team to be disciplined and accountable for ensuring the Agile tools(Rally/JIRA) hygiene is maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong knowledge and experience working with Agile reports/Metrics.
- Experience working with PO in backlog grooming/refinements.
- Experience in participating in Program increment(PI Planning).
- Experience in Estimation and Story pointing.
- Experience in Team Planning- Capacity/velocity.
- Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction.
- Scrum Master certification.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge on Data assets including Snowflake, SQL Server, Tableau, or similar data assets.
- Property & Casualty insurance industry experience.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$108,800 - $163,200Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Skills Required
- Strong knowledge and experience working with Agile reports and metrics
- Experience working with Product Owners on backlog grooming and refinement
- Experience participating in Program Increment Planning
- Experience with estimation and story pointing
- Experience with team capacity and velocity planning
- Ability to analyze quickly and resolve conflict
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Self-motivation and ability to remain focused amid distractions
- Scrum Master certification
- Knowledge of data assets including Snowflake, SQL Server, Tableau, or similar technologies
- Property and Casualty insurance industry experience
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
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