[Locals Only] - Scrum Master for Columbus, OH

Job Title: Scrum Master – Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Domain
Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: 12+ Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Onsite (as per client requirement)

Important Note: Only local candidates to Columbus, OH will be considered.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with strong expertise in Agile delivery and the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices, coaching cross-functional teams, removing impediments, and ensuring delivery alignment with business and regulatory objectives.

This role requires a strong understanding of insurance workflows and the ability to bridge business and technology teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that support evolving P&C business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation & Delivery Management

• Facilitate and lead all Agile ceremonies, including:
  • Daily Stand-Ups
  • Sprint Planning
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Sprint Retrospectives
  • Backlog Refinement Sessions
• Ensure Agile processes are consistently followed and continuously improved.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration across teams.

Team Coaching & Mentorship

• Coach team members on Agile and Scrum principles, practices, and values.
• Foster self-organization, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor teams on Agile maturity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Encourage a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance.

Impediment Management

• Proactively identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery timelines.
• Escalate risks, issues, and dependencies when necessary.
• Facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of blockers.

Product Backlog Support

• Partner closely with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is:
  • Well-groomed
  • Properly prioritized
  • Clearly defined
  • Aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Support planning activities related to:
  • Regulatory Compliance Initiatives
  • New Product Rollouts
  • Business Process Enhancements
  • Technology Modernization Programs

Metrics, Reporting & Delivery Governance

• Track and communicate Agile delivery metrics, including:
  • Team Velocity
  • Sprint Progress
  • Release Readiness
  • Delivery Forecasting
  • Team Performance Metrics
• Provide regular status updates and delivery reporting to business and technology stakeholders.
• Facilitate data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvements.

P&C Insurance Domain Alignment

• Leverage Property & Casualty Insurance domain expertise to provide business context and support solution delivery.
• Assist teams in understanding complex insurance workflows, business processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and operational needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to support initiatives across the P&C insurance value chain.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, Scrum leadership, or project management roles.
• Strong experience serving as a Scrum Master in enterprise Agile environments.
• Proven experience within the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum Framework
  • Sprint Planning and Delivery
  • Backlog Management
  • Metrics and Reporting
  • Release Management
  • Risk and Dependency Management
• Experience working with Product Owners and cross-functional business and technology teams.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum certifications such as:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• Experience leading Agile transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting insurance regulatory compliance and digital transformation programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Required Competencies

• Agile Delivery Leadership
• Project Management
• Property & Casualty Insurance Domain Expertise
• Team Coaching and Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Metrics and Reporting
• Risk and Dependency Management
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills

Role: Scrum Master – Property & Casualty Insurance
Primary Skills: Project Management, Agile Delivery, Insurance Domain Expertise
Industry Domain: Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: 12+ Months
Candidate Requirement: Local candidates to Columbus, OH only.

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Thanks & Regards
Ishita Bali
Novia Infotech LLC
4421 Avenida Ln, McKinney, TX 75070
Email: ishita.b@noviainfotech.com

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