Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer operating in 54 countries, Chubb is making significant investments to thrive in a digital age.  Chubb launched its third Technology Hub in Thessaloniki in 2022 which is rapidly developing.  Our new center of excellence in Greece is positioned to drive our ongoing business and to support our digital business transformation, as well as the company's operations in the European region which encompasses 27 countries.

 

Overview

Chubb is looking for a Scrum Master to join our team.  This is a permanent full-time position and a compelling opportunity to join a global, growing, financially stable and successful company.  As an industry leader, Chubb is an employer of choice for skilled technology professionals aspiring to develop a meaningful career in a fast-paced, diverse company with offices in most major cities in the world.

As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate the delivery process, enabling the successful completion of projects within our organization. Your primary responsibility will be to guide and support our development teams in adopting EMEA delivery best practices, ensuring efficient collaboration and value-driven delivery.

As a scrum master, you will have the responsibility to act as a liaison between the scrum team and the business/project manager, you will also have the responsibility to share your experience and knowledge with the team and promote the one way of work, leading by example in the realization of our ambition.  

The team’s key initiatives are focused on the delivery of integrated platforms across submission, rating, underwriting, policy admin and claims as well as providing enhanced data analytics and business intelligence. To support this transformation, the P&C IT team is growing to ensure and support the delivery of our systems to a high-quality standard and to enhance the engagement with the business. 

Responsibilities:

Act as a servant leader for the team, encouraging and fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Facilitate all Scrum rituals including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospective meetings. Coach and mentor, development team members on Scrum principles and best practices to enhance their performance and self-organization. Remove any obstacles or impediments that hinder the team's progress and ensuring the completion of committed sprint goals. Maintain and update the team's tools and artifacts, including the product backlog, sprint backlog, and other related documentation. Work closely with project managers, business analysts and business to ensure the efficient utilization of the methodology while maintaining a balanced understanding of business priorities. Promote effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, fostering a strong sense of trust and accountability. Identify opportunities for process improvement and actively contribute to the implementation of EMEA IT best practices across the organization. Conduct regular assessments and performance evaluations to identify areas for growth and improvement within the Agile teams. Sharing knowledge and insights with the team and organization.

Qualifications  

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related fields  5+ years of work experience as a Scrum Master. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.Proven experience working as a Scrum Master, leading Agile development teams successfully.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, manage conflicts, and drive decision-making processes.Proficiency in using Agile tools such as Jira.Experience in a software development environment or with technical projects is preferred.

Additional soft skills required:  

Familiarity with insurance industry business processes.  Confident in decision making and the ability to explain processes or choices as needed.A passion for continuous improvement and an eagerness to foster an Agile mindset within the organization.Strong motivation.  Organizational skills, resourcefulness, and creativity.  Being team working oriented. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Flexibility, willingness to travel.  Fluent in English  

 

Our team makes the difference, every time. For this reason, we offer in return!

We offer hybrid working model, explicit, structured career development, a competitive salary package, annual bonus, private medical cover, monthly allowance for lunch, continuous learning experiences, work in a fun, lively environment with mentoring from our groundbreaking senior mentors.

Integrity. Client Focus. Respect. Excellence. Teamwork

Our core values instruct how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and encouraging.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. We earnestly strive to achieve an environment where all colleagues feel comfortable to perform to their full potential and are recognized for their contributions.

Many voices, One Chubb!