Scrum Master II

Job Introduction

Liberty Mutual’s Global Cybersecurity organization is looking for a Scrum Master II to join our Security Program Management & Business Operations team. The Scrum Master will be a change agent that coaches and collaborates with people and teams to drive improvement and delivery of their best work. In this position, the qualified candidate will operate as a team Scrum Master for multiple teams within the Threat Defense & Response domain within GCS’s Scaled Agile environment, helping the organization move toward agile maturity and business agility.

This role has a hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite) and is open to candidates based in Portsmouth, NH and Boston, MA.

• Support Threat Defense & Response teams in the discovery, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities and other security risks.
• Facilitate stand‑up meetings, planning sessions, and retrospectives to fully engage the team and grow capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and People Leaders to support short and long‑term planning, ensuring the backlog remains healthy and ready for execution.
• Shield the teams from interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity.
• Anticipate and address impediments to team delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to discover needs, plan, and deliver instruction and coaching on growth mindset and maturing Agile adoption while aligning with organizational strategy.
• Champion continuous improvement activities to increase productivity; coach squads to conduct continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and insight to various organizational positions (directors, managers, product owners, and team members).
• Use data, observation, and analytical skills to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in team health and delivery, develop proposed solutions, and share best practices across teams.
• Focus on increasing the skill and understanding of delivery practices and Liberty values across all interactions.
• Observe & provide consistent, impactful feedback for team development.
• Embrace continuous learning in your own journey and instill the same in the teams you coach.
• Actively seek coaching and mentoring from more experienced Scrum Masters and coaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc.).
• Minimum 5+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Experience fostering agile maturity within teams, navigation of transformation dynamics, and either exposure to vulnerability management or working knowledge of cybersecurity risk and/or operations.
• Solid knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices and Agile project management concepts, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to adapt Agile principles to fit unique team and project needs, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and business objectives.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team‑building skills.
• Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Agile and traditional project management certifications preferred.
• Experience working in a scaled agile framework preferred.
• Project and time‑management skills, ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross‑functional environment.

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop. Pay may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We welcome a wide range of perspectives and experiences, embedding inclusion in every aspect of our culture. This manifests through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, or on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.