Scrum Master Senior - IT Development

• Responsible for the administrative, coaching and leadership roles that make Scrum development/delivery possible.
  
• Works with business partners to identify and implement multiple and complex technical systems and/or products of varying sizes.
  
• Manages medium to large systems and/or products.
  
• Acts as a buffer between the team and process overhead, so each team member can focus on the timely delivery of software.
  
• Shields the team from interruptions and removes obstacles that may impact the delivery of the product.
  
• Guides the teams operations by facilitating ceremonies (e.g. daily standup, sprint planning) and instilling Agile principles into daily activities to ensure smooth functioning of the delivery team.
  
• Facilitates internal and external communications (e.g. task coordination, progress tracking/reporting, dependency management).
  
• Ensure team is well-informed on internal and external initiatives and activities.
  
• Keeps external stakeholders, collaborates, and other interested parties are well-informed on team progress and activities.
  
• To ensure smooth delivery of team, tracks and removes and obstacles and barriers that may prevent progress.
  

• Requires BS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study with IT focus degree and a minimum of 5 years experience implementing Agile methodologies; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
  

• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) strongly preferred
  
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile delivery teams in a complex, cross-functional environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and delivery best practices.
  
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate teams, manage stakeholders, and drive accountability for outcomes.
  
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence).
  
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
• Experience supporting release management and coordination across distributed (onshore/offshore) teams.
  
• Strong dependency management.
  
• Experience with CSM, CSPO and medium sized Agile implementations (e.g. 5-7 or more teams) strongly preferred.
  

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act