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Data Scrum Master

Pacific Life
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Description :

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating superior customer experience. We're actively seeking a talented Data Scrum Master to join our Enterprise data team in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be on-site or hybrid.

As a Data Scrum Master you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success. This position will report to the Director, Actuarial Data and will be responsible for end-end delivery of data initiatives within the Pacific Life data team. These initiatives deliver data products that support data-driven decision making for the business.

How you will make an impact :

  • Proven experience overseeing all elements of the software development life cycle
  • Build and develop strong relationships with your team, business and technology stakeholders.
  • Manage and communicate project resource needs, risks, issues and upstream / downstream dependencies to ensure value-based delivery and results.
  • Apply Scrum framework for project execution and delivery
  • Create visibility into progress of each sprint / release through use of velocity, burndown charts, committed vs. completed metrics, etc.
  • Create consistent planning, visibility, and reporting practices among development teams, both within individual product programs and across the portfolio
  • Support and apply the discipline of agile project and program management and related best practices.
  • Facilitate daily activities with cross-functional data engineering teams (pods) and business stakeholders that lead to outcomes and value generation
  • Serve as Scrum Master and Technical Project Manager on one or more Agile Teams while simultaneously teaching and reinforcing best practices

The experience you bring :

  • Over 5 years of project management experience with a focus on technology delivery, execution and process improvement initiatives.
  • Proven experience in managing projects utilizing agile methodologies.
  • A strong understanding of the software development life cycle and working with technical or data analytic teams.
  • Excellent facilitator and communicator, with ability to engage with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
  • Experience supporting change management efforts, with the ability to identify and analyze impacts for internal stakeholders affected by initiatives.
  • Outcome-driven self-starter who's comfortable with ambiguity, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.
  • Ability to successfully deliver with geographically distributed data engineering teams
  • What makes you stand out :

  • Over 3 years experience managing delivery for data technology organization
  • Experience working in a hybrid Scrum master and Project Manager role
  • A data driven individual with a good understanding of data engineering, data governance, and data quality fundamentals
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • Financial services domain knowledge
  • Experience operating in complex data systems environment
  • Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing organizational priorities
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    Base Pay Range :

    The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

    134,280.00 - $164,120.00

    Your Benefits Start Day 1

    Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

    Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

    Generous paid time off options including : Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

    Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

    Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

    EEO Statement :

    Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, M / F / D / V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

    Salary : $134,280 - $164,120

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