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Role Overview:

Could you be our next Scrum Master III? Globe Life is looking for an experienced Scrum Master III to join the team!

Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices, the Scrum Master III will be responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies and assisting multiple standing teams in delivering sprints and improving software development processes. Additionally, the role will act as a coach to business leaders, standing team members, and developing scrum masters in the organization to further the understanding and application of scrum concepts for technical implementation by standing teams.

This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, TX (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with business tech services and standing teams on high product complexity (or multiple low to medium) deliveries.
• Coach to ensure backlog is primed and priorities are known for sprint planning.
• Assist team with decomposition of backlog into components that can be completed in a sprint.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies and scheduling ad hoc meetings as necessary.
• Engage with business tech services and standing teams for facilitating removal of roadblocks, backlog refinement, sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and sprint reviews.
• Actively communicate sprint dependencies and resolve prioritization challenges in conjunction with other scrum masters.
• Maintain agile metrics and present teams’ journey as needed.

What You Can Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or relevant field.
• Certified Scrum Master or Advanced Certified Scrum Master preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience working on an IT project team with a minimum of 2 years as a scrum master.
• Solid knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks to deliver solutions; Scrum or Kanban knowledge required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to present information with confidence and clarity for IT Teams to understand.
• Proven interpersonal skills with an ability to interpret and deliver information effectively to a diverse audience of professional and IT practitioners.
• Ability to coach teams that are new to agile and scrum/kanban framework.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
• Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
• Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.

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