[Remote] Scrum Master – Financial Services (Life Insurance & Annuities)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Securian Financial is seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in Life Insurance and Annuities to lead Agile delivery teams within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fostering high-performing teams, driving Agile transformation, and ensuring delivery excellence while maintaining stakeholder transparency.ResponsibilitiesCoach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, self-management, and cross-functionalityBuild and sustain high-performing Agile teamsFoster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learningDrive Agile maturity and team effectivenessFacilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including:Sprint PlanningDaily Stand-UpsSprint ReviewsSprint RetrospectivesBacklog Refinement SessionsEnsure all Scrum events are productive, time-boxed, and outcome-focusedSupport Product Owners in defining Product Goals and refining Product BacklogsMonitor sprint execution and team velocityManage sprint dashboards and Agile reporting metricsPrepare and maintain burndown charts and sprint performance metricsEnsure adherence to Definition of Done (DoD)Support incremental delivery of high-quality product incrementsProactively identify and remove organizational, technical, and process impedimentsEscalate blockers when necessaryMinimize delivery risks through early issue identification and resolutionEnable smooth sprint execution and predictable delivery outcomesFacilitate collaboration between business stakeholders and Scrum teamsMaintain transparency regarding sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomesProvide stakeholders with meaningful Agile metrics and delivery insightsBuild trust through evidence-based reporting and communicationDrive continuous improvement through effective retrospectives and actionable feedback loopsAct as a change agent for Agile transformation initiativesPromote empirical thinking and Agile best practices across the organizationAlign delivery practices with strategic business goals and customer outcomesSkillsProven Scrum Master experience within the Life Insurance and Annuities domainCurrent LinkedIn profile must be fully updated and verified with the candidate's current employer/clientCandidates without a verified LinkedIn profile will not be considered unless they hold a Bachelor's degree from one of the following institutions: Top U.S. Engineering Universities or India-Based Institutions5+ years of Scrum Master experienceStrong experience in the Life Insurance and Annuities industry (Mandatory)Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Lean principlesProven ability to coach self-managing, cross-functional Agile teamsStrong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience managing Agile metrics, sprint dashboards, and burndown chartsExperience supporting Product Owners and backlog management activitiesStrong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skillsAbility to influence teams and leadership without direct authorityUSC, GC, GC-EAD OnlyWithin Driving Distance of Milwaukee, WI (or one of the designated office locations)Strong Scrum Master Experience in Financial Services EnvironmentAgile/Scrum Coaching and Delivery Leadership ExperienceCertified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certificationExperience working in enterprise-scale Agile environmentsExperience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOneKnowledge of Agile transformation and organizational change managementBenefitsW2 optionCompany OverviewTo be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of your financial organization. It was founded in 1880, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.securian.com.