Scrum Master

Your role
We are looking for a proactive and delivery-oriented Scrum Master to join an international Insurance Transformation Program.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring effective Scrum practices.
Promote Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices across teams and stakeholders.
Support teams in achieving Sprint Goals and improving delivery effectiveness.
Identify, manage, and remove impediments that may impact team performance and delivery.
Support Product Owners in backlog refinement, prioritization activities, and sprint preparation.
Foster collaboration between Business Stakeholders, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development Teams.
Monitor team performance, delivery progress, Agile metrics, and overall sprint execution.
Drive transparency, accountability, and effective communication within Agile teams.
Manage risks, dependencies, and blockers, escalating issues when required.
Support release planning, coordination activities, and delivery management.
Facilitate workshops and promote continuous learning, feedback, and innovation.
Encourage teams to continuously improve processes, collaboration models, and delivery practices.
Soft Skills
Proactive, hands-on, and delivery-focused mindset.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
Ability to drive initiatives and challenge existing practices constructively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving approach.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to build trust and collaboration across different teams.
Results-oriented approach with a strong focus on value delivery.
Ideal Profile
We are looking for a Scrum Master who goes beyond facilitating Agile ceremonies and actively contributes to the success of the team and the overall program.
The ideal candidate is a trusted Agile partner who can drive collaboration, remove obstacles, support delivery execution, and create alignment between Business and IT stakeholders in a complex international insurance transformation environment.
Requirements
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead, Agile Coach, or similar Agile delivery role.
Proven experience working in Agile environments within complex organizations.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams delivering IT transformation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, principles, and methodologies.
Experience collaborating with both Business and IT stakeholders.
Previous experience working in international and multicultural environments.
Ability to operate effectively in complex transformation programs.
Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Experience with Sprint Planning, delivery management, and Agile execution.
Experience supporting backlog refinement and Product Owner activities.
Knowledge of Agile metrics, reporting, and delivery tracking.
Experience in risk, dependency, and impediment management.
Strong facilitation and workshop management skills.
Ability to manage conflicts and facilitate constructive discussions.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and similar platforms.
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience in the Insurance industry is highly desirable.
Experience working on Digital Transformation Programs.
Experience managing Agile delivery within distributed and international teams.
Experience supporting Product Owners and Business Analysts.
Knowledge of Document Management or Input Management initiatives is considered a plus.
English: Fluent (mandatory).
German: considered a strong advantage.
Where: Milan/Hybrid and available to travel
Contract: Full Time
Economics 
The Gross Annual Salary (RAL) for this position ranges between €45,000 and €55,000, depending on the candidate’s professional experience, skills, and the level of autonomy required for the role.
The employment framework will be defined in accordance with the Italian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sector. 
What We Offer
✨ A dynamic, young, and fast-growing environment
Flexible thinking and working approaches
Hands-on experience in a stimulating, project-based context
Opportunities to learn from industry professionals
On-the-job training (and more)