Scrum Master

Job Description

Appealing points: 

• Opportunity to lead Agile transformation within a global life insurance organization while working with cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual environment offering collaboration between Japanese and international stakeholders, enhancing global communication skills.
• Chance to apply Agile and SAFe practices to deliver high-impact, compliant, and customer-focused insurance solutions.

Annual Salary: 7 Million and above

Job Description:

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese and a strong background in the life insurance industry. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile practices across cross functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high quality solutions aligned with business goals

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize backlogs effectively.
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment between development teams and life insurance business stakeholders.
• Utilize tools like JIRA, Confluence, and PowerBI for tracking and reporting.
• Communicate effectively in both languages to bridge gaps between global teams and clients.

Job Qualification:

• The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading Agile teams, a deep understanding of the life insurance domain, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Japanese. 
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese.
• Strong understanding of life insurance products, processes, and regulations.
• Scrum Master certification (SAFe Scrum Master, PSM, or equivalent).
• Experience with Agile tools (JIRA, Rally, etc.).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills

Preferred qualification:

• Experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks (Leading SAFe).
• Prior experience working with distributed or multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the insurance sector.

Language Skills :Business Japanese language, Business level English

Company Description:

This company is a leading foreign-affiliated solutions and services provider in the information, communications, and technology (ICT) industry. With more than 130,000 employees in 90 countries, they provide innovative IT solutions to nearly 1000 global customers, including Fortune 500 companies.

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