Scrum Master, Data Science Team

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.   

We are seeking a highly motivated Scrum Master to join our Data Science team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and agile methodologies, as well as excellent relationship management and analytical skills. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating the agile process, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles, and helping the team deliver high-quality data science solutions that support the company's mission.

About the Data Science Team: The Data Science team enables the company's mission by creating innovative solutions using predictive analytics. Our suite of solutions enables decision augmentation, automation, and claim triage to ensure the right resource is involved in the right claim at the right time, increasing claim handling efficiencies, improving claim outcomes, and enhancing customer satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies. 

• Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices. 

• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder the team's progress. 

• Coach and mentor team members on agile practices and principles at various levels of maturity 

• Continuously improve the team's agile processes and practices. 

• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment. 

• Work closely with team members and management to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. 

• Track and report on team progress and performance metrics. 

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager. 

• Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies and usages in a non-IT environment 

• Successful leading Scrum teams in a non-traditional manner  

• Experience with Data Science projects and familiarity with data science tools and techniques. 

• Excellent relationship management and analytical skills. 

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. 

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

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