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Anticipated End Date:
2026-08-14
Position Title:
Scrum Master Senior - IT Development
Job Description:
Scrum Master Senior - IT Development
Location- Illinois
Hybrid : This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Scrum Master Senior is responsible for driving Agile delivery excellence, enabling high-performing teams, and ensuring consistent execution aligned to business priorities. This role facilitates Agile practices, removes impediments, and fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery predictability.
How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for the administrative, coaching and leadership roles that make Scrum development/delivery possible.
• Works with business partners to identify and implement multiple and complex technical systems and/or products of varying sizes.
• Manages medium to large systems and/or products.
• Acts as a buffer between the team and process overhead, so each team member can focus on the timely delivery of software.
• Shields the team from interruptions and removes obstacles that may impact the delivery of the product.
• Guides the teams operations by facilitating ceremonies (e.g. daily standup, sprint planning) and instilling Agile principles into daily activities to ensure smooth functioning of the delivery team.
• Facilitates internal and external communications (e.g. task coordination, progress tracking/reporting, dependency management).
• Ensure team is well-informed on internal and external initiatives and activities.
• Keeps external stakeholders, collaborates, and other interested parties are well-informed on team progress and activities.
• To ensure smooth delivery of team, tracks and removes and obstacles and barriers that may prevent progress.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study with IT focus degree and a minimum of 5 years experience implementing Agile methodologies; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) strongly preferred
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile delivery teams in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and delivery best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate teams, manage stakeholders, and drive accountability for outcomes.
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting release management and coordination across distributed (onshore/offshore) teams.
• Strong dependency management.
• Experience with CSM, CSPO and medium sized Agile implementations (e.g. 5-7 or more teams) strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $102,960 to $169,884
Location: Illinois
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Job Level:
Non-Management Exempt
Workshift:
Job Family:
IFT > IT Project Mgmt
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Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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