Scrum Master (Mobile Development)

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Scrum Master for its mobile app delivery team. This person will work in a hybrid schedule at the Schaumburg North America HQ.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of ZNA's mobile app from inception to completion, ensuring it meets quality, scope, budget, and timeline requirements.

• Employ project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.

• Facilitate the Scrum process, remove obstacles and ensure that the team follows the Agile principles and practices.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk assessments, progress reports, and post-implementation reviews.

• Ensure the team works collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality products.

• Work with the Product Developer to prioritize the product backlog.

• Ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.

• Facilitate regular project meetings to monitor progress, address issues, and coordinate activities across different teams and departments.

• Advocate for and enforce IT standards and best practices, ensuring that project deliverables are sustainable, scalable, and secure.

• Collaborate with the IT architecture and strategy teams to align project outcomes with the overall mobile app roadmap and business objectives.

• Manage project resources, including vendor contracts, to ensure efficient project delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering Mobile apps development projects on time and within budget.

• Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.

• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and configuration management.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive projects to completion.

• Familiarity with the IT landscape in specific industries, such as Insurance or healthcare, is a plus.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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