Scrum Master

The Scrum Master is responsible for enabling Agile practices within the team, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Acting as a servant leader, this role removes impediments, promotes collaboration, and drives successful delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
• Identify and remove obstacles to ensure smooth delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure backlog clarity and prioritization.
• Track and report key metrics (velocity, burndown charts) to stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency and effective communication across teams and departments.
• Support scaling Agile practices across multiple teams when required.
• Drive adoption of Agile best practices and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Mentor new Scrum Masters and contribute to the Agile community within the organization.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination for dependencies and shared deliverables.
• Assist in defining and refining team goals and objectives aligned with business priorities.
• Work closely with leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Support risk management and proactively address delivery challenges.
• Champion team health by monitoring workload, morale, and engagement.
• Ensure proper use of Agile tools and maintain accurate documentation in Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Participate in release planning and help align sprint goals with release objectives.
• Advocate for continuous learning by organizing workshops, training sessions, and knowledge sharing activities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications:
  
  Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required.
• Additional Agile certifications (SAFe, PMI-ACP, ICAgile) are a plus.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and project management principles.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• Proven track record of delivering projects in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Exposure to scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS) is desirable.

The Hive Careers  is an insurance organization that develops and manages comprehensive insurance products across life, health, and property & casualty lines. The company focuses on digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and customer-centric product innovation to drive growth and competitive advantage. They operate with emphasis on regulatory compliance (including IFRS 17 standards), advanced analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and embedded insurance solutions.

The organization leverages analytics, automation, and digital channels to enhance operational efficiency and deliver seamless customer experiences across multiple distribution channels including agencies, bancassurance, and digital platforms.