Lead Scrum Master Remote

To maximize impact, Humana is transitioning to a customer centric operating model in which teams will be built and organized around the customer journey. These new teams will have clear accountability for outcomes and be empowered to design, develop and deliver experiences in support of those outcomes. We are currently in the process of standing up the Learn, Shop, Choose Journey team. This team will focus on impacting the customer's journey from initial education to plan purchase.

In this role, you'll work with a diverse team of subject matter experts, designers, data scientists, engineers and product managers to build and refine our development practices, oversee execution, and continually iterate to ensure success. You will have the opportunity to institute processes that accelerate development and improve coordination across teams.

Success in this role requires a spirit of collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to maintain a strategic focus amidst competing priorities. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous start-up environments.

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily standups, Sprint Planning/Grooming, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives

Enable team to become self-organizing and self-managing to achieve goals through consistent coaching

Work with the Product Management team to develop release plans and ensure product backlogs are well-groomed, prioritized and visible to all stakeholders

Motivate teams to perform and ensure team members are collectively responsible for all aspects of the committed work (analysis, development, testing, documentation, etc.)

Identify, address, and communicate project risks, dependencies, and team impediments

Assess the Scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable for the team

Coach a continuous improvement mindset across the organization by building and growing communities of practice

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders

Bachelor's degree

5 year of Agile Scrum Master experience

Team-player; comfortable working across departments and job levels

Grounded in consumer-centric thinking

Collaborative and goal-focused and sees possibilities vs barriers

High sense of accountability and strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence across the organization

Work at Home/Remote Requirements

Must ensure designated work area is free from distractions during work hours and virtual meetings

Must provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a workspace (Satellite and Hotspots are prohibited). A minimum standard speed of 10x1 (10mbs download x 1mbs upload) for optimal performance of is required

Preferred Qualifications

Located in Boston, MA, New York, Chicago, IL, Washington DC or Louisville, KY

Omni Channel experience (digital or telephonic)

Experience with MarTech (i.e. Salesforce, Adobe, Sitecore, etc.)

Experience with Medicare products a plus

Knowledge of Humana's internal policies, procedures and systems

Passion for making a difference in healthcare

Healthcare isn't just about health anymore. It's about caring for family, friends, finances, and personal life goals. It's about living life fully. At Humana, we want to help people everywhere, including our associates, lead their best lives. We're seeking innovative people who want to make positive changes in their lives, the lives of our members, and the healthcare industry as a whole.