Scrum Master III (Remote)

At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.

Role Overview:

Could you be our next Scrum Master III Globe Life is looking for a Scrum Master III to join the team!

In this role, you will be responsible for coaching multiple Scrum teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and improving sprint planning and delivery processes to help teams consistently deliver value. You will guide teams in adopting Agile principles and practices, remove obstacles that impact progress, and collaborate with Product Managers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to strengthen team performance and support continuous improvement.

This is a remote / work-from-home position.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and support multiple Scrum teams simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination, alignment, and consistent Agile practices.
• Launch new Scrum teams and coach established teams to adopt and advance Agile and Scrum practices.
• Provide advanced coaching to Scrum teams, Product Managers, and organizational leadership to strengthen Agile understanding, team maturity, and organizational agility.
• Lead sprint planning and forecasting activities across multiple teams, supporting realistic commitments, accurate capacity planning, and alignment on priorities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to support effective collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove impediments, monitor risks and dependencies, and proactively address challenges that could impact sprint delivery.
• Establish, track, and analyze Agile performance metrics, including velocity, burn-down and burn-up charts, cycle time, and throughput, to improve forecasting and support data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to align team deliverables with business objectives and customer value.
• Support Agile Release Train (ART) launches and cross-functional planning to improve coordination and delivery across teams.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration while serving as a change agent for Agile practices and organizational improvement.

What You Can Bring:

• A bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master certification, or a Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• Five to seven years of experience working on IT project teams, including at least two years as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, frameworks, and practices, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), including launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Ability to proactively identify cross-functional risks, dependencies, and challenges while supporting effective planning and delivery.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide teams through Agile adoption and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to technical teams, IT professionals, and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to coach teams that are new to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks.
• A Product Owner or Product Manager certification is preferred.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.

• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth Weve curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.

• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.

• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.

• Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.

• Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.

• Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.

• Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.