Scrum Master

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. As a Scrum Master, Owned complete delivery lifecycle beyond just agile ceremonies — from planning to execution. Ensured timely delivery of OKRs by aligning cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, and removing blockers. Actively mitigated high-priority customer issues through structured triaging and resolution processes. Set up scalable processes for L2 support and business operations to ensure post-release stability and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Experienced in Project Setup & Team Building, Strategic Planning & PM Collaboration, Team Engagement & enable Ownership Culture.
• Experience in building high performing teams in Agile methodology
• Guide and coach Agile teams in Scrum principles, practices, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Experience in Team/people management
• Managed upstream and downstream communications to ensure release impact readiness across all projects.
• Provided visibility into project status, key milestones, delivery metrics, risk areas, and mitigation plans—enabling informed decision-making at the leadership level.
• Oversaw vendor relationships, agreements, access management, and compliance governance to ensure secure and effective collaboration.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Remove team impediments to promote productivity and team ownership.
• Ensure that Agile practices are followed, continuously improving team performance.
• Shield the team from outside distractions and interferences.
• Support Product Owners in backlog grooming and story refinement.
• Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, sprint goals).
• Foster a culture of open communication, collaboration, and accountability.
• Work with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders to improve Agile maturity across the organization.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master/Project Management or in a similar Agile role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Cloud platforms and services.
• Experience working with squads of various sizes, including distributed teams.
• Stakeholders' meetings, sharing deliverables updates, risk management.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Wiki, Confluence, Power BI).
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM I) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, or related field.
  
  

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Keywords

Reference Code: 135033