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The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available. Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager (x2) in Memphis, TN Skills & Requirements • Data center experience required; AI data center experience is a strong plus • Must understand technical concepts beyond surface level (e.g., more than “switches = Cisco”). They do not need to configure hardware though. • 10+ years of experience • PMP certification required • Comfortable with Agile is a must • Additional certifications are a plus • ACP would be ideal • Salary upon conversion: $130-160K+ (flexible for a perfect match) • All candidates must be local to Memphis or willing to relocate prior to the start date. This is a strict client requirement. Please do not submit any candidates who cannot meet this condition. • When submitting profiles, please include: • Candidate's desired salary upon conversion • Bill rate to CC for the contract portion • While the long term goal is to transition all resources to a standard 40-hour workweek, there will be a need for flexibility, overtime, and extended hours during the initial ramp up phase. Please ensure candidates are comfortable with this requirement . Benefits/Other Compensation This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is ‘do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text ************. Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

About Us We're not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results - we're different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn't just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar - a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company. Position Purpose Under general management, coordinates a cross-functional Agile development team utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework. They possess expertise in multiple areas of operation and help to oversee the scrum and development team by being knowledgeable in Agile methodology and Scrum and educating others. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Help the product owner and development team achieve customer satisfaction. * Lead the scrum and development teams in self-organization. * Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments. * Help the scrum and development teams to identify and fill in blanks in the Agile framework. * Resolve conflicts and issues that occur, and identify and manage the backlog. * Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity. * Support the product owner and provide education where needed. * Act as a liaison between the business units and technology and support teams. * Serves as a primary contact for interactions with parties external to RLI, for defining requirements and the execution of project plans. Education & Experience * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an computer science, computer information systems, business administration * 6+ years of related experience leading/managing teams or project delivery * [OR] equivalent level of education and experience * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies * Familiar with project management and SDLC methodologies. * Ability to use analytical methods in business processes to find workable solutions. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts. * Ability to generate complex solutions within the IT department. * Familiarity with project delivery methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. * A data and analytical background and experience working on insurance-related products is preferred. Compensation Overview The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future. Base Pay Range $99,095.00 - $141,706.00 Total Rewards At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee. Financial Incentives * Annual bonus plans * Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) * 401(k) - automatic 3% company contribution * Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings) Work & Life * Paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities * Parental and family care leave * Flexible & hybrid work arrangements * Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform * Employee assistance program Health & Wellness * Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits * Flexible spending and health savings accounts * 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance * Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase * Short-term and long-term disability benefits Personal & Professional Growth RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include: * Training & certification opportunities * Tuition reimbursement * Education bonuses Diversity & Inclusion Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results. RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This position facilitates agile events for assigned product and services delivery teams. Provides and develops meaningful metrics to drive continuous improvement and to support forecasting and planning. $97,000.00 - $164,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. Primary Accountabilities * Facilitate agile scrum ceremonies including but not limited to, Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Team Retrospective, Sprint Review and Backlog Refinement. * Prepares team for PI Planning, assisting with team breakout sessions promoting alignment with broader Agile Release Train (ART) goals. * Coaches team to higher level of maturity with predictable delivery at a sustainable pace. * Facilitates team collaboration, decision making and conflict resolution. * Serve as a servant leader, enabling teams to be self-organized, cross-functional, and effective in an Agile environment. * Helps the team remove impediments and bottlenecks that interrupt the flow of services. * Partners with Product Owners and Leaders on roadmap, providing techniques to effectively build and manage product backlog and to develop a release strategy that maximizes the value being delivered. * Track and report on team metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown, predictability) to drive continuous improvement and transparency. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation and learning from outcomes. * Serves the organization by increasing awareness and adoption of agile principles and values. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements * Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service. * Solid knowledge and understanding of IT product delivery, including experience in a Scrum Master role or related experience. * Solid knowledge and understanding of Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum and Kanban, principles and values. * Solid knowledge and understanding of technology practices related to software development lifecycle and Infrastructure. * Strong interpersonal and servant leadership skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Strong facilitation and organizational skills. * Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, resolve conflict, and motivate team members. * Solid knowledge and understanding of collaboration tools, such as Jira and Confluence. Additional Responsibilities: * Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the organization, and in helping the teams deliver. Travel Requirements * Up to 10%. Physical Requirements * Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions * Not Applicable. Additional Information * Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks * Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions * Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783, Boston, MA 02110 Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location (or 35-mile radius for Boston. #LI-Hybrid Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role. We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email *************** to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-BC2

This position facilitates agile events for assigned product and services delivery teams. Provides and develops meaningful metrics to drive continuous improvement and to support forecasting and planning. $97,000.00 - $164,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. Primary Accountabilities Facilitate agile scrum ceremonies including but not limited to, Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Team Retrospective, Sprint Review and Backlog Refinement. Prepares team for PI Planning, assisting with team breakout sessions promoting alignment with broader Agile Release Train (ART) goals. Coaches team to higher level of maturity with predictable delivery at a sustainable pace. Facilitates team collaboration, decision making and conflict resolution. Serve as a servant leader, enabling teams to be self-organized, cross-functional, and effective in an Agile environment. Helps the team remove impediments and bottlenecks that interrupt the flow of services. Partners with Product Owners and Leaders on roadmap, providing techniques to effectively build and manage product backlog and to develop a release strategy that maximizes the value being delivered. Track and report on team metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown, predictability) to drive continuous improvement and transparency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation and learning from outcomes. Serves the organization by increasing awareness and adoption of agile principles and values. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service. Solid knowledge and understanding of IT product delivery, including experience in a Scrum Master role or related experience. Solid knowledge and understanding of Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum and Kanban, principles and values. Solid knowledge and understanding of technology practices related to software development lifecycle and Infrastructure. Strong interpersonal and servant leadership skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong facilitation and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, resolve conflict, and motivate team members. Solid knowledge and understanding of collaboration tools, such as Jira and Confluence. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the organization, and in helping the teams deliver. Travel Requirements •Up to 10%. Physical Requirements •Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions •Not Applicable. Additional Information Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783, Boston, MA 02110 Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location (or 35-mile radius for Boston. #LI-Hybrid Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role. We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email *************** to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-BC2

This position facilitates agile events for assigned product and services delivery teams. Provides and develops meaningful metrics to drive continuous improvement and to support forecasting and planning. $97,000.00 - $164,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. Primary Accountabilities * Facilitate agile scrum ceremonies including but not limited to, Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Team Retrospective, Sprint Review and Backlog Refinement. * Prepares team for PI Planning, assisting with team breakout sessions promoting alignment with broader Agile Release Train (ART) goals. * Coaches team to higher level of maturity with predictable delivery at a sustainable pace. * Facilitates team collaboration, decision making and conflict resolution. * Serve as a servant leader, enabling teams to be self-organized, cross-functional, and effective in an Agile environment. * Helps the team remove impediments and bottlenecks that interrupt the flow of services. * Partners with Product Owners and Leaders on roadmap, providing techniques to effectively build and manage product backlog and to develop a release strategy that maximizes the value being delivered. * Track and report on team metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown, predictability) to drive continuous improvement and transparency. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation and learning from outcomes. * Serves the organization by increasing awareness and adoption of agile principles and values. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements * Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service. * Solid knowledge and understanding of IT product delivery, including experience in a Scrum Master role or related experience. * Solid knowledge and understanding of Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum and Kanban, principles and values. * Solid knowledge and understanding of technology practices related to software development lifecycle and Infrastructure. * Strong interpersonal and servant leadership skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Strong facilitation and organizational skills. * Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, resolve conflict, and motivate team members. * Solid knowledge and understanding of collaboration tools, such as Jira and Confluence. Additional Responsibilities: * Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the organization, and in helping the teams deliver. Travel Requirements * Up to 10%. Physical Requirements * Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions * Not Applicable. Additional Information * Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks * Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions * Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783, Boston, MA 02110 Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location (or 35-mile radius for Boston. #LI-Hybrid Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role. We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email *************** to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-BC2

The SCRUM Master improves the team & customer experience by leveraging Agile delivery techniques. This position is responsible for the continuation of Agile Scrum growth throughout the organization, utilizing the processes and tools that have been established during the Agile transformation to date. This position ensures existing and new Agile Scrum processes and workflows maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing and refining those processes. This role supports and grows an Agile culture throughout the Enterprise. We are committed to promoting and maintaining existing Agile standards, creating and evolving the Enterprise Agile Software Development Lifecycle (eSDLC), facilitating the removal of organizational impediments, creating proactive transformation initiatives, assisting new start-up teams with training and coaching, executing Enterprise Agile and documenting best practices and improvements. Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Level I: The Scrum Master is a mentor, facilitator and coach for their team(s). They are responsible for teaching and upholding the eSDLC process and scrum practice throughout the lifecycle. They facilitate their teams to increase their velocity and help remove impediments. This position works with the Team Product Owner (TPO) and development team(s), with the emphasis on helping the teams meet their delivery objectives in the most productive manner possible. Acts as a Scrum Master for one or more delivery teams facilitating all the SCRUM ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Demonstration and Sprint Retrospective. Partners and leads their team(s) by influence. Provides mentorship to guide teams in the Agile Scrum methodology, providing team members with feedback and means of improvement, catalyzing organizational growth and answering questions. Trains new team members and TPOs on the current Enterprise Software Development Lifecycle. Works with the TPO and team to construct the product and sprint backlog. Facilitates the closure of gaps between sprint plan commitments and actual completed work. Teaches new team members how to read and consume Test Specifications and Requirements written in Gherkin format. Ensures all decisions are promptly made during the sprint. Must be assertive about adherence to the eSDLC process, Agile Scrum practice and enthusiastic about Agile methodologies and their benefits. Provides guidance and ensures adherence to standard Agile Scrum processes for data collection, documentation, and reporting. Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs. Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures. Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required. Performs other functions as assigned by management. Key Metrics: Maximize Quality Contains bugs within the team's iteration and drives leakage to as close to 0% as possible. Maximize Delivery Drives team's actuals to within 10% of estimates through proper inspection and adaption techniques. Drives team's percent increase in velocity year-over-year by a minimum of 5% per year through proper inspection and adaption techniques. Ensures the team creates the necessary essential templates for each feature, including low-level designs, 100% of the time in adherence to the eSDLC. Enhanced Predictability Drives the team's percent of sprint plan commitments over the course of a release to 100% through proper inspection and adaptation techniques. Control Risk Drives the number of open issues (impediments) that could delay one or more teams to as close to 0 as possible. Ensure Transparency Ensures key inputs (Definition of Ready) are filled in and key outputs (Definition of Done) are communicated effectively at appropriate levels (team, management, business partners, etc.) within the commensurate timeframes. Level II (in addition to Level I essential responsibilities/accountabilities): The Level II leads a multi-team release to completion. This position provides mentorship, facilitation, and coaching for all Scrum Masters across a product. The position facilitates all Scrum Masters and TPOs to complete an integrated, cross-team project plan and executes that plan through Sprints. The Level II facilitates the cross-coordination of dependencies, integration points and cross-team deliveries to ensure that a single, integrated product is being delivered at each Sprint. Additionally, this position facilitates the removal of cross-team barriers and impediments to ensure an on-time product release. Provides education for employees at all levels, including senior management, on Agile principles, best practices and the eSDLC. Provides training sessions as necessary utilizing sanctioned training materials to support the organization-wide adoption of Agile Scrum methodologies and the eSDLC. Works with their peers to facilitate a full release plan for each milestone. Maintains the Agile documentation to include up to date information, best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads multiple cross-functional Agile Scrum teams on projects utilizing a Scrum of Scrums approach in adherence to the eSDLC. Facilitates the removal of barriers and impediments that the teams raise as quickly as possible. Facilitates communication between teams and leadership. Ensures retrospectives notes across teams are compiled and utilized within the scrum master community with common themes abstracted, affinitized and placed on the agile transformation backlog each iteration. Works with all TPOs across the Product to ensure requirements are produced in Gherkin and other formats in accordance to established standards. Key Metrics Maximize Quality Monitors the number of uncontained bugs across teams within a milestone and facilitate those to be under the Cap. Drives the number of bugs found through regression to as close to 0 as possible Maximize Delivery Ensures the Product Owners, Scrum Masters and teams across a milestone create the necessary integrated milestone-level artifacts 100% of the time in adherence to the eSDLC. Enhanced Predictability Works with Scrum Masters across teams within a milestone to ensure the progress across all internal teams and external dependencies are on track for the final deliverable date. Control Risk Drives the number of open issues across the internal teams and external dependencies that could delay the milestone commitment to as close to 0 as possible. Ensure Transparency Ensure key inputs are filled in and key outputs are communicated effectively at appropriate levels (team, management, business partners, etc.) on the commensurate timeframes for the milestone. Level III (in addition to Level II essential responsibilities/accountabilities): The Level III is responsible for installing, evolving, training and coaching the eSDLC across all domains. This position establishes lean standards, policies and best practices across the Enterprise to ensure all teams move in the same direction while providing ample room for product teams and individual contributors to have the proper amount of flexibility and empowerment to adjust to their individual needs. The position works with their peers to continually transform the eSDLC and the Enterprise, to maximize delivery, quality and value. Teaches and mentors Agile Scrum across the Enterprise using Excellus' eSDLC. Works with other Level II or III scrum masters in conjunction with the Strategic Portfolio Governance team to evolve the eSDLC as needed. Trains, mentor and coaches Domain Product Owners, TPOs and other Scrum Masters. Maintains and supports a Scrum Master Community of Practice. Acts in a change-agent capacity by engaging leadership of all levels to facilitate the removal of impediments and implementation of proactive enhancements within the organization. Assists in the design and implementation of necessary organizational change to support Agile delivery through the eSDLC. Participates in the organization change necessary to align contributors and teams to the eSDLC to maximize delivery, quality and customer/business partner satisfaction. Carries out requirements and eSDLC training compatible with multiple audiences (i.e., business partners, management, product contributors) in accordance with corporate standards. Key Metrics Maximize Quality Creates and drives quality metrics and targets. Upholds the organizational Issue Cap in all products. Drives the time taken for regression/hardening release-over-release toward 0. Maximize Delivery Drives combined percentage of work time spent on uncontained (leaked) defects each sprint to less than 10%. Drives combined percentage Sprint commitments being met to greater than 90%. Drives combined percent increase in velocity year-over-year by 5% per year. Enhanced Predictability Drives teams' actuals to within 10% of estimates. Control Risk Drives the number of cross-organizational open issues (impediments) that could delay one or more teams to 0. Minimum Qualifications: NOTE: We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities. All Levels: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field, with three (3) years of experience leading & implementing Agile Scrum. In lieu of degree nine (9) cumulative years of experience required. Working toward Scrum Master certification or the ability to become certified within the next 12 months required. Demonstrated experience facilitating a Delivery Team and all the Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Demonstration and Sprint Retrospective. Strong understanding of IT System, Data & Automation Capabilities. Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects. Project management experience preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio. Self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently. Advanced problem-solving capabilities and strong attention to detail. Level II (in addition to Level I minimum qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with five (5) years of experience leading & implementing Agile Scrum. In lieu of degree eleven (11) cumulative years of experience required. Scrum Master Certification required. Demonstrated experience with training and coaching others on Agile Scrum methods. Demonstrated experience with applying Agile Scrum to projects with multiple Scrum teams utilizing a Scrum of Scrums approach. Level III (in addition to Level II minimum qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with seven (7) years of experience leading & implementing Agile Scrum. In lieu of degree thirteen (13) cumulative years of experience required. Demonstrated experience applying project planning activities across multiple teams as necessary to create agile-based project plans in support of large projects. Demonstrated experience with implementing Agile organizational change. Physical Requirements: Ability to complete work in a traditional office environment under fluorescent lighting. Ability to orally communicate. Must be able to function while sitting at a desk viewing a computer and using a keyboard and mouse for 3 or more hours at a time. Must be able to travel across the enterprise. Ability to work in a home office for continuous periods of time for business continuity. ************ In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation Range(s): Level I - Min 71,880 Mid 100,632 Max 129,384 Level II - Min 79,068 Mid 110,695 Max 142,322 Level III - Min 98,297 Mid 137,616 Max 176,935 The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays. Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About Us We're not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results - we're different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn't just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar - a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company Under general management, coordinates a cross-functional Agile development team utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework. They possess expertise in multiple areas of operation and help to oversee the scrum and development team by being knowledgeable in Agile methodology and Scrum and educating others.Principal Duties and Responsibilities Help the product owner and development team achieve customer satisfaction. Lead the scrum and development teams in self-organization. Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments. Help the scrum and development teams to identify and fill in blanks in the Agile framework. Resolve conflicts and issues that occur, and identify and manage the backlog. Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity. Support the product owner and provide education where needed. Act as a liaison between the business units and technology and support teams. Serves as a primary contact for interactions with parties external to RLI, for defining requirements and the execution of project plans. Education & Experience Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an computer science, computer information systems, business administration 6+ years of related experience leading/managing teams or project delivery [OR] equivalent level of education and experience Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Familiar with project management and SDLC methodologies. Ability to use analytical methods in business processes to find workable solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Ability to generate complex solutions within the IT department. Familiarity with project delivery methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. A data and analytical background and experience working on insurance-related products is preferred. Compensation OverviewThe base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future. Base Pay Range$99,095.00 - $141,706.00Total RewardsAt RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.Financial Incentives Annual bonus plans Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) 401(k) - automatic 3% company contribution Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings) Work & Life Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities Parental and family care leave Flexible & hybrid work arrangements Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform Employee assistance program Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase Short-term and long-term disability benefits Personal & Professional GrowthRLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include: Training & certification opportunities Tuition reimbursement Education bonuses Diversity & InclusionOur goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us We're not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results - we're different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn't just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar - a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company. Position Purpose Under general management, coordinates a cross-functional Agile development team utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework. They possess expertise in multiple areas of operation and help to oversee the scrum and development team by being knowledgeable in Agile methodology and Scrum and educating others. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Help the product owner and development team achieve customer satisfaction. * Lead the scrum and development teams in self-organization. * Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments. * Help the scrum and development teams to identify and fill in blanks in the Agile framework. * Resolve conflicts and issues that occur, and identify and manage the backlog. * Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity. * Support the product owner and provide education where needed. * Act as a liaison between the business units and technology and support teams. * Serves as a primary contact for interactions with parties external to RLI, for defining requirements and the execution of project plans. Education & Experience * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an computer science, computer information systems, business administration * 6+ years of related experience leading/managing teams or project delivery * [OR] equivalent level of education and experience * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies * Familiar with project management and SDLC methodologies. * Ability to use analytical methods in business processes to find workable solutions. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts. * Ability to generate complex solutions within the IT department. * Familiarity with project delivery methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. * A data and analytical background and experience working on insurance-related products is preferred. Compensation Overview The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future. Base Pay Range $99,095.00 - $141,706.00 Total Rewards At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee. Financial Incentives * Annual bonus plans * Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) * 401(k) - automatic 3% company contribution * Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings) Work & Life * Paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities * Parental and family care leave * Flexible & hybrid work arrangements * Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform * Employee assistance program Health & Wellness * Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits * Flexible spending and health savings accounts * 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance * Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase * Short-term and long-term disability benefits Personal & Professional Growth RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include: * Training & certification opportunities * Tuition reimbursement * Education bonuses Diversity & Inclusion Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results. RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires a guiding, service-oriented leader who can foster collaboration, remove impediments, establish processes, and coach teams toward continuous improvement. You will work closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to ensure Agile principles are upheld and delivery goals are met. A strong understanding of IT software delivery practices is a must, with a focus on data, data analytics and business intelligence preferred. Key Responsibilities Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Guide teams on Agile/Scrum practices and values to ensure cohesive and productive workflows. Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions. Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog. Promote transparency and continuous improvement through Agile metrics and reporting. Lead and mentor other Scrum Masters to improve Scrum adoption and maturity across the organization. Ensure quality of Scrum execution including story card readiness, definition of done, and on-time delivery. Champion Agile best practices. Coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain alignment with business goals. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment. Proven experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban. Strong understanding of Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.). Ability to clearly report and communicate on team metrics. Experience with Azure DevOps. Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and coaching skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Development background or significant experience with IT Project Delivery a plus. Preferred Certifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) ITIL Foundation (optional but beneficial) Interpersonal Skills Guiding Beneficent Leadership: Empowers teams and promotes autonomy. Situational Awareness: Recognizes team dynamics and adapts accordingly. Empathy & Communication: Builds trust and fosters open dialogue. Conflict Resolution: Navigates team challenges with diplomacy. Transparency & Accountability: Encourages honest reporting and shared ownership.

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here! PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Manager of Agile Transformation is responsible for managing organizational cultural and structural changes. This role involves working closely with leadership teams to assess and realign structures, processes, and cultural norms to support agile working methods. The Agile Transformation Manager will break down silos, foster cross-functional collaboration, and promote transparency and continuous improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides strategic and leadership of agile operations. Embraces servant leadership and displays behaviors that come with the agile mindset. Evaluates current models, identifies improvement areas, and analyzes organizational structures and processes. Establishes collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and team members to aid in the Agile adoption journey. Collaborates across the Value Management Office to design and support full Agile transformations within teams. Develops and maintains measurement and scorecards. Guides implementation, provides hands-on coaching, and facilitates workshops and training. Coaches and guides teams on the mechanics of Lean and Agile methods to keep growing the Agile mindset. Delivers hands-on coaching of individual teams in all aspects of Agile Frameworks (e.g., daily meetings, planning, self-organization, collaboration, iterative development, managing flow, backlog maturity, limiting WIP, etc.). Demonstrates a strong fundamental understanding of business operations (e.g., planning, budgeting, resource management, etc.) and influences the enterprise into maturing with data-driven decision making. Establishes metrics, addresses challenges, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. Leads Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) and shares lessons learned, creates playbooks, and supports other enterprise Centers of Excellence. Stays updated on industry trends and contributes to thought leadership content. Creates, builds, and delivers customized Agile training modules with support from Learning and Development teams. Manages and leads a team of agile professionals. Directly supervises employees within the assigned team. Performs hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, coaching, and development planning. Ensures compliance with ICW policies, processes, and performance standards. Mentors team members to build technical depth and grow careers. Holds regular 1:1s, provides coaching, feedback, and supports development plans. Proactively addresses performance issues and fosters a culture of accountability. Ensures all team members are trained, onboarded, and aligned with department expectations. SUPERVISORY RESPONISBILITIES Directly supervises employees in the Release Train Engineer and Scrum Master roles. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance and salary reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to further their skills and knowledge; creating and monitoring development plans; setting performance expectations/goals; forecasting staffing needs and planning for peak times and absences; enforcing department policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required, with a major or emphasis in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum 10 years in leading enterprise operating models. Minimum 8 years in overseeing and leading a team of employees. People management experience required. Experience in multiple agile methodologies. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS SAFe Practice Consultant required. Other SAFe domain certifications are highly desired. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Deep understanding of the Agile mindset, Servant Leadership, Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Competencies in analytical thinking and decision-making. Experience in building strong and collaborative relationships within internal IT partner organizations. Proven track record in implementing multi-domain operating models. Expertise in financial management with an understanding of insurance. Strong partnership-building skills with executives and cross-functional teams. Leadership and storytelling skills to guide organizational change. Ability to influence and align teams. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee may need to sit in front of a computer for a period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally need to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment. The current range for this position is $139,874.00 - $250,377.40 This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work. WHY JOIN ICW GROUP? • Challenging work and the ability to make a difference • You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging • We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match • Bonus potential for all positions • Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year) • 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year • Want to continue learning? We'll support you 100% ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ___________________ Job Category IT

ABOUT US At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions. About the Position We are looking for a motivated Scrum Master who will empower our teams as a servant leader, applying the Scrum framework to optimize team performance. As a Scrum Master, you will be working with multiple teams to facilitate planning and successful delivery of client projects through the full project development lifecycle. You'll monitor team performance and remove any impediments that block sprint goals. You will help to foster a safe working environment for the team and will be an innovator who seeks continuous improvement for high-performing teams. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with a passion for servant leadership and proven experience in practicing Scrum principles to guide teams in producing high-quality work. What you'll do: * Coach and coordinate 1-2 scrum teams as Scrum Master, collaborating with Project Owners, Designers, and Developers on project workflow * Assist in communicating and mitigating cross-team dependencies to maintain team velocity * Facilitate scrum rituals, meetings, and any necessary decision-making processes for the team (sprint planning, daily standups, feedback meetings, sprint reviews/retrospectives, etc.) * Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example * Collaborate with Scrum teams and Project Owners in developing sprint reports and workflows * Guide the team on how to get the most out of self-organization * Facilitate estimation meetings using relative effort estimation techniques * Work with team to determine technical debt and dependencies * Provide support for the development team and project owner in delivering incremental value each sprint for the projects * Champion Scrum practices and values across teams, and educate others on these practices * Help to identify and apply strategies for process improvement for the development teams We want someone who has: * 3+ years of experience working as Scrum Master and a strong understanding of Scrum principles * Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency * Knowledge of patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: burn-down techniques, retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.) * Excellent ability to collaborate and communicate with both internal and external teams * Understanding of software development lifecycle and experience working with both business and technology teams * Has provided agile training to teams, clients, or stakeholders * Consulting experience is a major plus * CSM, ACP-PMI, or other scrum certification JOIN OUR TEAM Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $95K to $125K and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions. Department Information Technology Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience Required Travel: Negligible Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. 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About Us Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making. Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles. Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including: Oil & Gas Renewables Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas) Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure Billboards and Fixtures Mining & other commodities Utilities Secondaries Scrum Master - Engineering & Product We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to join our team and lead Agile transformation across our engineering and product teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and experience partnering closely with Product Managers to ensure alignment between business priorities, technical execution, and product outcomes. This role is critical in fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across all cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for both engineering and product teams, ensuring meetings are focused, efficient, and outcome-oriented. Partner with Product Managers to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity on goals, acceptance criteria, and delivery timelines. Coach team members on Agile principles and foster collaboration between product and engineering functions. Ensure alignment between sprint objectives and product roadmap goals. Implement Agile Practices Drive adoption of Agile best practices across product and engineering, promoting consistency in workflow and delivery. Support Product Managers and Technical Leads in developing clear user stories, managing backlog health, and balancing technical debt vs. feature delivery. Act as a servant leader who removes impediments, promotes accountability, and enables both product and engineering teams to operate effectively. Support the organization in scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and projects. Metric-Driven Feedback Loops Establish and maintain KPIs that measure not only team performance and velocity but also product delivery effectiveness, such as feature adoption, quality metrics, and time-to-market. Partner with Product to analyze feedback and metrics to continuously refine prioritization, delivery cadence, and product outcomes. Provide data-driven insights to help leadership and stakeholders understand progress toward business and product objectives. Product Partnership & Alignment Collaborate closely with Product Managers to ensure sprint planning reflects strategic priorities and business goals. Facilitate alignment between roadmap planning, sprint execution, and release readiness. Support the product discovery process by enabling fast feedback loops, facilitating cross-functional discussions, and ensuring customer value remains central to sprint delivery. Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to continuously improve how ideas move from concept to customer delivery. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to improve collaboration between Product, Engineering, and Design. Encourage a culture of experimentation and innovation, empowering teams to test and iterate on both process and product ideas. Share best practices, lessons learned, and retrospectives across all teams to strengthen organizational agility. Stakeholder Communication Act as a bridge between technical teams, Product, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared understanding of priorities and progress. Communicate sprint progress, key outcomes, and potential risks clearly and proactively. Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring the delivery of business value that aligns with company goals and product strategy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Product Management, or related field preferred. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification. 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead within technology and/or product development environments. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience applying them across multi-disciplinary teams. Proven experience collaborating with Product Management teams to drive roadmap execution and measurable outcomes. Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions, improvements, and product delivery quality. Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and product management platforms (e.g., Productboard, Aha!, or similar). Excellent facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical, product, and business stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why work with Stronghold? At Stronghold, we strive to create a workplace that is not only rewarding but also satisfying. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to providing them with an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. When you choose to work with us, you'll be joining a team of highly talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to bringing technology expertise to our domain. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and we provide our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed. If you're looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, we invite you to apply. Benefits Market-competitive compensation Fully paid benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) HSA 401k + Match Company sponsored LTD, STD, life insurance and AD&D Generous PTO policy 20 company recognized holidays Class A offices in prime locations Parental Leave Equal Opportunity Employer Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.

The Scrum Master facilitates and champions the Agile software development process by coaching and mentoring development teams, identifying and eliminating impediments, and promoting the use of Agile principles. The Scrum Master ensures smooth operation of Agile processes and activities and is responsible for leading applicable ceremonies.Job Duties and Responsibilities: Team Support (70%) Organize and facilitate Agile activities and ceremonies Effectively manage user story estimation and forecasting Coach team on established standards to minimize operational and reputational risk Proactively identify and resolve impediments to team progress Utilize team feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity and work with team to continuously improve Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-management, promoting healthy interactions both within the team and stakeholders Support the team using Agile planning and development tools (e.g. JIRA) Stakeholder Communication and Partnership (20%) Ensure all meetings are positive, productive, stay on topic and are kept within the timebox Collaborate closely with product owner to manage the backlog Champion and facilitate adoption of Agile principles Communicate with leaders to ensure transparency into delivery progress, challenges, and risks Represent the team at broader planning and coordination sessions Teamwork and Learning (10%) Experiment with new practices and frameworks to improve team outcomes Actively participate in learning opportunities such as communities of practice or conferences to improve skills and better support the team Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization Other duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA): Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 3 - 5 years of Agile experience 3+ years of Scrum Master experience Agile Certification #LI-ID1 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our privacy statement click here To view our terms and conditions click here

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other-providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others. You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly. As part of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's digital landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth - driving the company's success. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager / Scrum Master to support the Retail Annuities & Third-Party Distribution (TPD) release train within the Product Solutions value stream-part of New York Life's Foundational Business. This role offers the right individual an opportunity to play a critical part in New York Life's Agile Transformation journey, with responsibility for driving projects from inception through completion. The successful PM/SM will lead project facilitation across the Technology portfolio of work using SAFe agile methodology & tools in support of key project deliverables. The position will deliver outcomes across multiple value streams and requires close partnership with the VS delivery leads, technology teams and business partners. This role will be instrumental in managing project timelines, removing impediments, and driving alignment across stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a blend of traditional project management discipline and Agile expertise, ensuring successful delivery of business and technology initiatives. What You'll Do: Inspire a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous learning within and across teams. Lead by example in embracing Agile values, transparency, and adaptability. Align team efforts with broader organizational strategy, ensuring delivery of business value. Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to influence change, remove systemic impediments, and champion Agile transformation efforts. Act as Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within scope across Technology teams. Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating all SAFe ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, etc.). Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues early, while removing obstacles that hinder team progress and resolving conflicts as they arise. Track progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira) and provides transparency through reporting and metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown), while supporting the team in adopting and effectively using Agile planning and development tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Ativo, Structure). Drive continuous improvement by coaching teams on Agile best practices and fostering a collaborative, self-reflective team environment. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA, and Business Analysts to ensure clear understanding of work and priorities. Support Product Owners in developing, refining, and maintaining a well-groomed product backlog. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and facilitation to help Agile teams achieve high performance. Help teams meet Sprint and Program Increment (PI) goals by promoting focus, commitment, and accountability. Represent the team in broader planning and coordination forums, such as Scrum of Scrums, Program Increment (PI). Ensure progress toward team goals is accurate, visible, and communicated to stakeholders. Monitor and maximize team velocity while maintaining sustainable pace and high-quality delivery. Coach teams to improve collaboration, self-management, and engagement with stakeholders. Bring energy, focus, and resilience to the role to drive lasting, meaningful change. Contribute to the continuous evolution of Agile practices by sharing learnings and engaging in Communities of Practice. Foster self-organizing, empowered teams capable of delivering value independently. What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study is required. PMP, CSM or Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe) Scrum Master certification preferred. 5+ years of relevant Scrum Master and/or Project Management experience within the Insurance and / or Annuities industry preferred. Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and traditional project management. Experience using Agile tools such as JIRA, Structure, Confluence, Ativo etc. Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with geographically distributed teams. Has been accountable for delivery of projects / programs with budgets over $1 million. Experience in facilitation/moderation of large-scale workshops or meetings. Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical skills, independent thinking and ability to exercise prudent judgment. Has sufficient technical expertise to analyze risks and process gaps and help provide solutions and assist in remediation activities. Has background in hands-on work with the scrum team competencies. For instance, had programming, testing, requirements gathering experience before assuming project Pay Transparency Salary Range: $97,500-$139,500 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space. Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of ******************** Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs. Job Requisition ID: 92110

At MVP Health Care, we're on a mission to create a healthier future for everyone - which requires innovative thinking and continuous improvement. To achieve this, we're looking for a **Project Management Office Lead** to join #TeamMVP. If you have a passion for collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric outcomes, this is the opportunity for you. **What's in it for you:** + Growth opportunities to uplevel your career + A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team + Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being + An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a **Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District** , one of **the Best Companies to Work For in New York** , and an **Inclusive Workplace** . **Qualifications you'll bring:** + Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or related field. + Relevant project/program management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Scrum, PMI-ACP, and SAFe is a plus. + A minimum of 7 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in healthcare or technology. + Proven experience with managing large-scale transformation initiatives and strong knowledge and experience with Agile delivery methodologies. + Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, effectively lead discussions, and prepare/deliver presentations for internal/external audiences. + Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment: a curiosity and eagerness to solve big challenges and ability to manage projects independently. + Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff. + Deep understanding of organizational change management. + Strong results-oriented team player with a passion for driving cross functional collaboration. + Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently. + Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and follow through. + Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to prioritize work and resolve issues using sound judgment to improve processes and drive change. + Skilled in decision making, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation. + Capable of transferring knowledge to existing staff. + Deep experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools. + Complies with company ethics policies. + Curiosity to foster innovation and pave the way for growth. + Humility to play as a team. + Commitment to being the difference for our customer in every interaction. **Your key responsibilities:** + **Governance & Standards** + Support the Director of the PMO in developing and maintaining project management frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes. + Ensure compliance with organizational standards across all projects. + **Portfolio & Performance Support** + Monitor project portfolio performance, tracking progress, risks, and dependencies. + Prepare dashboards, reports, and recommendations for the Director and executive stakeholders. + **Strategic Alignment** + Collaborate with the Director to align projects with organizational priorities and strategic objectives. + Provide analysis to support project prioritization and resource allocation decisions. + **Expert Guidance** + Act as a subject matter expert on project management tools, techniques, and best practices. + Provide coaching and support to project managers and teams, without direct supervisory responsibility. + **Continuous Improvement** + Identify opportunities to enhance PMO processes, reporting, and efficiency. + Recommend improvements to strengthen project delivery and organizational outcomes. + Contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by performing various responsibilities that may arise, reflecting our collective goal of enhancing healthcare delivery and being the difference for the customer. **Where you'll be:** Virtual **Pay Transparency** MVP Health Care is committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. MVP adheres to pay transparency nondiscrimination principles. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be extended individually based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location; relevant experience, education, and training; and the nature of and demand for the role. We do not request current or historical salary information from candidates. **MVP's Inclusion Statement** At MVP Health Care, we believe creating healthier communities begins with nurturing a healthy workplace. As an organization, we strive to create space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life to have a voice and thrive. Our shared curiosity and connectedness make us stronger, and our unique perspectives are catalysts for creativity and collaboration. MVP is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicapping condition, medical condition, pregnancy status, predisposing genetic characteristics or information, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, Vietnam-era or special disabled Veteran or other legally protected classifications. To support a safe, drug-free workplace, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug testing are part of our hiring process. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact our Talent team at ******************** . **Job Details** **Job Family** **Customer Service** **Pay Type** **Salary** **Hiring Min Rate** **121,767 USD** **Hiring Max Rate** **150,000 USD**

Qualifications you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or related field. Relevant project/program management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Scrum, PMI-ACP, and SAFe is a plus. A minimum of 7 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in healthcare or technology. Proven experience with managing large-scale transformation initiatives and strong knowledge and experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, effectively lead discussions, and prepare/deliver presentations for internal/external audiences. Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment: a curiosity and eagerness to solve big challenges and ability to manage projects independently. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff. Deep understanding of organizational change management. Strong results-oriented team player with a passion for driving cross functional collaboration. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently. Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and follow through. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to prioritize work and resolve issues using sound judgment to improve processes and drive change. Skilled in decision making, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation. Capable of transferring knowledge to existing staff. Deep experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools. Complies with company ethics policies. Curiosity to foster innovation and pave the way for growth. Humility to play as a team. Commitment to being the difference for our customer in every interaction. Your key responsibilities: Governance & Standards Support the Director of the PMO in developing and maintaining project management frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes. Ensure compliance with organizational standards across all projects. Portfolio & Performance Support Monitor project portfolio performance, tracking progress, risks, and dependencies. Prepare dashboards, reports, and recommendations for the Director and executive stakeholders. Strategic Alignment Collaborate with the Director to align projects with organizational priorities and strategic objectives. Provide analysis to support project prioritization and resource allocation decisions. Expert Guidance Act as a subject matter expert on project management tools, techniques, and best practices. Provide coaching and support to project managers and teams, without direct supervisory responsibility. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance PMO processes, reporting, and efficiency. Recommend improvements to strengthen project delivery and organizational outcomes. Contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by performing various responsibilities that may arise, reflecting our collective goal of enhancing healthcare delivery and being the difference for the customer. Where you'll be: Virtual

About Global Atlantic Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with operations in the U.S., Bermuda, and Japan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR), a leading global investment firm, Global Atlantic combines deep insurance expertise with KKR's powerful investment capabilities to deliver long-term financial security for millions of individuals worldwide. With a broad suite of annuity, preneed life insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions, Global Atlantic, through its issuing companies, helps people achieve their financial goals with confidence. For more information, please visit *********************** Position Summary We are seeking a Portal Product Owner to join our Digital Marketing team to drive the vision, roadmap, and execution of our insurance customer and distributor-facing portal platforms. The ideal candidate is someone who blends technical fluency with business acumen and thrives on transforming complex user needs into intuitive digital experiences. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for portal development initiatives aligned with business goals. Lead the development and continuous improvement of our insurance customer and distributor-facing web portals, while acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements and user stories. Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development. Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate new functionality and ensure alignment with business objectives. Monitor key product KPIs to track performance, identify opportunities, and inform future enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, UX design, operations, and marketing teams to define innovative, user-centered solutions. Proactively identify and mitigate risks while keeping initiatives on track and within scope, while communicating progress, priorities, and results to leadership and stakeholders. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in the insurance industry with a deep understanding of the end-to-end insurance product lifecycle, including operational, regulatory, and customer experience aspects of each stage Strong understanding of Agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release management; Product Owner experience preferred Familiarity with digital identity management, including SSO, MFA, and account provisioning preferred Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to inform decisions and optimize experiences Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence decisions, and drive alignment across teams. #LI-KS1 Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. Global Atlantic's base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic's total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. The base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 USD Privacy Statement Our employees are in the office 5 days per week in New York and 4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to ***************** Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.

About Global Atlantic Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with operations in the U.S., Bermuda, and Japan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR), a leading global investment firm, Global Atlantic combines deep insurance expertise with KKR's powerful investment capabilities to deliver long-term financial security for millions of individuals worldwide. With a broad suite of annuity, preneed life insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions, Global Atlantic, through its issuing companies, helps people achieve their financial goals with confidence. For more information, please visit *********************** Position Summary We are seeking a Portal Product Owner to join our Digital Marketing team to drive the vision, roadmap, and execution of our insurance customer and distributor-facing portal platforms. The ideal candidate is someone who blends technical fluency with business acumen and thrives on transforming complex user needs into intuitive digital experiences. Key Responsibilities * Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for portal development initiatives aligned with business goals. * Lead the development and continuous improvement of our insurance customer and distributor-facing web portals, while acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements and user stories. * Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development. * Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate new functionality and ensure alignment with business objectives. * Monitor key product KPIs to track performance, identify opportunities, and inform future enhancements. * Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, UX design, operations, and marketing teams to define innovative, user-centered solutions. * Proactively identify and mitigate risks while keeping initiatives on track and within scope, while communicating progress, priorities, and results to leadership and stakeholders. Skills & Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in the insurance industry with a deep understanding of the end-to-end insurance product lifecycle, including operational, regulatory, and customer experience aspects of each stage * Strong understanding of Agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release management; Product Owner experience preferred * Familiarity with digital identity management, including SSO, MFA, and account provisioning preferred * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to inform decisions and optimize experiences * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal * Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence decisions, and drive alignment across teams. #LI-KS1 Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. Global Atlantic's base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic's total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. The base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 USD Privacy Statement Our employees are in the office 5 days per week in New York and 4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to ***************** Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.

Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Systems Product Owner who enjoys intellectual challenges and is seeking a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. Not only is Tower Hill Insurance one of Florida's most trusted names in homeowners insurance, but it offers great opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, along with very competitive benefits and rewards. We are growing at a consistent pace and seek professional individuals with drive, team mentality, who want to make an impact, and are committed to a long-term career in the insurance industry. The Systems Product Owner understands the company's various processes and value streams, identifies problems that need to be solved or opportunities to act on, manages product backlogs and works with technical teams to deliver features for customers that are aligned with corporate strategy. This position works closely with scrum teams and key stakeholders from various departments to identify projects or products that support key business objectives, constructing a roadmap for these projects or products, reporting on the status of each at regular intervals and ultimately ensuring the final product delivers the intended business value and meets customer expectations within the Scrum framework. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Collaborate with Business Stakeholders, Development, and QA teams to ensure a clear and shared understanding of strategic project deliverables. * Use data and analytics to inform product direction, whether in the form of backend service metrics, customer usage, customer behavior, value stream mapping or other business metrics. * Primarily responsible for executing project management-related activities once a project has been approved, with both internal and external parties. * Responsible for creating and maintaining project-level roadmaps and backlogs. * Own and drive story/feature definition and priority based on defined initiatives. * Use task/story estimates and known dependencies to construct project schedule and, when appropriate, to project the anticipated completion date. * Represent the voice of the customer and provide a business perspective by informing agile teams of purpose, significance and value of backlog item during day-to-day development. * Participate in initiatives that support the integration and adoption of AI/ML to enhance operational efficiency and drive revenue growth. * Subject matter expert for up to three (3) business process areas. * Champion Agile practices within the team, ensuring adherence to processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. * Participate in external vendor tool vetting and drafting build vs buy business cases for non-enterprise level products or projects. * Familiar with basic project management financial-related reporting, such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return On Investment (ROI) and Time Value of Money (TVM). * Motivate the Scrum team while respecting their ownership of feature complexity estimation. * Research and analyze business problems to determine if systems solutions are advisable and available. * Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for improvement based on industry trends and professional business knowledge. * Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, and running sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. * Understand and evaluate technical trade-offs in product development, balancing technical feasibility with user needs and business objectives. Facilitate discussions among technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making. * Act as a mediator in conflicts between stakeholders or team members, using strong communication and negotiation skills to find common ground and drive consensus on product direction and priorities. * Contribute to the business architecture and technical approach of new initiatives to ensure long term compatibility with business goals and objectives * Liaison with QA/Testing team for test plan and testing activities. Ensure the test strategy and test plans adequately cover the requirements. Support the planning and execution of testing. * Continuously strive to improve understanding of requirements techniques, processes and deliverables required to support successful project delivery. Embrace feedback and opportunities for process improvement. * Support multiple new initiatives along with ongoing system maintenance work. * Communicate ideas and viewpoints to senior management. * Conduct independent research. * Assist QA with Functional Systems testing. ADDITIONAL DUTIES This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be considered a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations of the position. Tower Hill reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required. Equivalent experience may substitute for minimum educational requirements. Equivalent experience may include five (5) years of relevant experience. EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business systems/product analysis or equivalent role required. Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing and supporting business technology systems required. Experience with requirement gathering, documentation, and business process modeling required. Working knowledge of systems, applications, web technologies, and architectures required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with SQL and in Scrum and Agile frameworks preferred. Familiarity with programming languages preferred. Property and Casualty experience is a plus. CERTIFICATIONS Certified Scrum Product Owner Professional (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner 1 (PSPO 1), Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) required. LICENSES N/A * Tower Hill currently operates in a hybrid work environment and may consider candidates located outside of our established office locations. We are presently open to hiring in the following states CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV. Preferred work arrangement hybrid on-site, but remote candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience. BENEFITS * Medical * Dental * Vision * Life & Disability Insurance * 401(k) * Health Savings Account * Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity * Pet insurance * Paid time off & Holiday pay We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. For more information about our company, careers and Total Compensation visit: Total Compensation - Tower Hill Insurance (thig.com) Tower Hill Insurance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Tower Hill Insurance is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ********************* and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received. Candidates will not receive status updates regarding their application; however, those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by Human Resources.