Scrum Master (Contract)

About MassMutual

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policy owners. MassMutual offers a wide range of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, retirement plans and other employee benefits. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield.

The Team

You will be joining MassMutual’s Investment Management Technology team. Our mission is to build reliable solutions to the Investment Operations and Quant Research Development business teams. You will be part of a team that is technical, highly motivated and excels at working in a fast-paced and always evolving environment with agility and resilience.

The Impact :

This is a critical role in maintaining the cohesion between the business stakeholders and the technology delivery teams. It requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently or in collaboration, exceptional communication skills, and knowledge of or the aptitude to learn the investment management domain.

• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clarity of requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage the team to experiment and innovate.
• Monitor and report on the team's progress and performance.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to improve overall Agile practices within the organization.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in their Agile journey.

The Minimum Qualifications

The Ideal Qualifications

Technical Skills

Soft Skills

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

About MassMutual

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.

Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose : We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life.

MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2021 World’s Most Ethical Company, a Fortune 2021 World’s Most Admired Company and a Top Place to Work in 2020 according to The Boston Globe. MassMutual was also named among America’s Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020. MassMutual ranks No. 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note : Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.