Scrum Master

This position is 100% on site. We do not offer remote work nor do we assist with relocation. Join Western & Southern – Somewhere You Want to Be

Western & Southern is somewhere to grow, lead, win and do good for others. Our supportive culture, continuous learning opportunities and connection to our local communities make our company the ideal place for a career. For more than 137 years, our long‑term success has been fueled by a deep commitment to customer service and our community.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, W&S is a Fortune 500® company recognized as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes. Our commitment to career growth and employee development earned us a top 100 ranking on the American Opportunity Index (AOI). We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed. We take pride in our award‑winning talent development team and our recognition as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer and Top Spouse Employer.

Western & Southern is built on a culture of integrity, top‑notch performance, teamwork and collaboration. We’re committed to hiring and developing professionals who strive for excellence, demonstrate strong ethics and make fact‑based decisions. Our associates are empowered to chase their career dreams while being supported every step of the way.

As a Scrum Master on the Digital IT Team, you will guide your agile teams to deliver high‑quality solutions that create value for both external customers and the business. You’ll facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Partnering closely with Product Owners and the delivery team, you help teams stay aligned, focused, and adaptable while ensuring agile principles are consistently applied.

A typical day includes coaching teams on agile best practices, facilitating collaboration, tracking progress toward sprint goals, and proactively addressing risks or blockers. Strong communication, servant leadership, and problem‑solving skills are essential as you help teams improve flow, predictability, and delivery outcomes.

• Scrum Framework:
  Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Agile
  
  Coaching:
  
  Support teams in adopting and maturing agile and lean practices
• Backlog & Flow Management:
  Partner with Product Owners to ensure work is well‑defined and prioritized.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  Use velocity, burndown charts, and other insights to promote transparency and improvement.
• Collaboration Tools:
  Enable effective communication across distributed teams and stakeholders.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with pension options
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans
• Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4‑week transition back to
• Access to on‑site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more
• Extensive employee discount program.