BH
Scrum Master
full-time•New York, Scottsdale, Alpharetta, Plano, Wilkes-Barre, Conshohocken, Parsippany, Chicago, Philadelphia•$77k - $180k
About this role
Overview
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities
BH GUARD is seeking a Scrum Master to join our IT Organization to support our agile transformation. As part of our Project Management Office, the Scrum Master will play a key role in coaching teams, implementing, and supporting agile practices and driving continuous improvement. The Scrum Master should have experience fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring teams operate efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide and support our IT and Business teams through our agile journey through coaching
- Act as a servant leader, removing impediments and enabling the team to focus on delivery
- Work closely with stakeholders and cross functional teams to align priorities
- Promote agile best practices, tools and processes to enhance team performance and efficiency
- Identify and drive process improvements that support agility at both the team and organizational level
- Build strong relationships with IT and Business stakeholders
- Measure and track agility maturity and key performance indicators
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and iterative delivery
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an agile environment
- Experience leading teams through an agile transformation
- Strong understanding of Kanban, Scrum or other agile frameworks
- Experience coaching and mentoring agile teams and stakeholders with various levels of agile experience
- Strong facilitation and problem solving skills
- Background with IT delivery, software development or business process transformation
- Familiarity with Monday.com, Azure DevOps
Salary Range
$77,762.70 - $180,082.10 with performance-based bonus potential.
The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
What you'll do
- The Scrum Master will guide and support IT and Business teams through their agile journey, acting as a servant leader to remove impediments and enhance team performance. They will also promote agile best practices and drive process improvements at both team and organizational levels.
About Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Rated A+ Superior by AM Best (as of 8/13/25), Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provides Property & Casualty insurance including Excess & Surplus lines.
Subsidiaries:
AmGUARD Insurance Company®
EastGUARD Insurance Company®
NorGUARD Insurance Company®
WestGUARD® Insurance Company
NOTICES:
(1) We do not accept claims and will not bind or alter insurance coverage through social media sites. If you are a policyholder and wish to report a new claim, please call 888-NEW-CLMS (888-639-2567). To discuss an existing claim, call 800-673-2465 or e-mail at [email protected]. If you are a policyholder and have a question about or change to an existing policy, please contact your insurance agent or call our Customer Service Unit at 800-673-2465 or e-mail [email protected]. To protect the privacy of our customers, we will not respond to posts regarding specific claims or insurance policies through social media sites/LinkedIn.
(2) BH GUARD’s social media sites are intended for sharing relevant information about the company with the public. While we fully encourage interaction and discussion from interested parties, we ask that you remain respectful and responsible with your comments. Please understand that we reserve the right to remove any posts or comments we deem inappropriate, unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, redundant, or embarrassing to any person or entity. We reserve the right to ban/report users not in line with these guidelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies pay for a Scrum Master?
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies offers a competitive compensation package for the Scrum Master role. The salary range is USD 78k - 180k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Scrum Master do at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
As a Scrum Master at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, you will: the Scrum Master will guide and support IT and Business teams through their agile journey, acting as a servant leader to remove impediments and enhance team performance. They will also promote agile best practices and drive process improvements at both team and organizational levels..
Is the Scrum Master position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies remote?
The Scrum Master position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is based in New York, United States and Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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