Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The Scrum Master helps build high-performing teams by providing support with product delivery utilizing a deep understanding of Agile principles and team dynamics. The Scrum Master teaches the team Agile practices, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, and shields the team from external distractions. The Scrum Master brings the Product Owner and the team together and helps them understand each other’s roles and key objectives. This individual is also a personal coach for team members and an innovator who constantly seeks continuous improvement.

Preferred skills

• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Strong team leader able to assess team spirit, facilitate positive team dynamics, and drive necessary actions to improve
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Skilled in building relationships and navigating through organizations
• Experience coaching development teams is a plus
• Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
• Experience using JIRA
• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace

Qualifications

• 2+ years Scrum Master experience
• Certified Scrum Master and/or SAFe Scrum Master certifications preferred
• Delivery or software development background
• Experience in Agile principles and managing teams/dynamics

Responsibilities

• Builds high performing teams who produce successful deliverables and work effectively via individual and team coaching
• Strengthens the team’s understanding of Agile / Scrum principles and ensure application of these practices
• Ensures the team’s actions are aligned with the goals and vision
• Brings transparency to Business, IT, and Operations organizations about the team’s progress and Agile processes
• Identifies trade-offs between short and long-term benefits to drive shared vision between the team and Product Owner
• Monitors Scrum processes and supports Product Owner on release planning and backlog management
• Fosters a continuous learning environment, helping teams adapt to changing circumstances

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.

Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running


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.


If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:

Southern California region: $ 113,100 - $169,700 annually

Central California region: $119,300 - $179,000 annually

Northern California region: $127,400 - $191,100 annually


If you are a Minnesota, Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is $107,900 - $161,900 annually


If you are an Illinois, Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position is $$119,300 - $179,000 annually


If you are Washington, Washington D.C., and Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is $119,300 - $179,000 annually


If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $127,400 - $191,100 annually


We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.


Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at to learn more.

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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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.

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