Scrum Master

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

Benefits:

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

As a Scrum Master, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating and coaching our Data Product Teams. The primary responsibility will be to apply the Scrum framework effectively, ensuring high-quality work and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work with the Data product manager to manage the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized and up to date.
• Ensure compliance with Agile/Scrum quality standards for deliverables at the end of each sprint.
• Continually evaluate the team's Agile practices and processes and propose improvements as necessary.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent environment, encouraging communication between team members.
• Resolve impediments, find solutions to keep team on track
• Regularly report progress to stakeholders and upper management through automation and customization of the Azure ADO
• Understand the Data Product Lifecycle and support during discovery, development, deployment & maintenance phase.
• Use Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint planning, and tracking work items.
• Help Data Product Teams adapt to changes effectively.

• Degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a data-focused environment.
• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Understanding of data product management principles.
• Ability to identify dependencies and solve associated problems creatively and effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.