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When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values development, career growth, collaboration, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. Through various resources and programs, you can grow your career while developing personally and professionally. New York Life is seeking an experienced and skilled Scrum Master that will be a member of the Enterprise Technology Services Team and facilitate multiple cross-functional technology programs. This opportunity provides the right individual with an opportunity to play a critical role in New York Life’s Technology Transformation Strategy. The individual will play a crucial role in overseeing Lean Portfolio Management and ensuring that the portfolio’s work aligns with its strategic themes and financial goals and those of the broader organization. Experience with modern full stack technology infrastructure patterns is critical. Experience with core infrastructure, cloud, Kubernetes, and microservices platforms is essential. The individual in this role will interface with all areas of the technology organization, sponsor PI Planning to maintain a “six quarter walk” and ensure financial targets are met within each program. Reporting program status to key stakeholders and senior leadership is a core responsibility of this role. The individual should be well versed in infrastructure technology with 5+ years of experience with successful large scale program delivery. The individual should expect to operate a work environment where the following activities are common expectations: Defining, planning, orchestrating, timely project communications, including periodic status reports Ensure clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business value and outcomes Direct large scale, complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and matrix partners Acquire updated estimates throughout Technology Delivery Life Cycle (TDLC) phases Work within IT project management standards and participate in continuous improvement efforts Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost and quality parameters Manage project risks and mitigation or contingency plans Identify program impediments and address them with appropriate urgency and escalation Lead cross-functional meetings and foster teamwork Propose recommendations and process change through defined change management procedures Validate financial forecasts and provides ongoing reconciliation of resources and other project expenditures Represent project in various project governance and inter department forums This position can be based in any location within the United States. Required Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills Executive presence with high business & technical acumen Strong facilitation skills for large-scale events and workshops Solid understanding/experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and technical/product teams Desired Skills: AWS Foundational or higher certifications Versed in infrastructure as code practices using Terraform Public cloud provider experience (AWS certification a plus) Practical understanding of infrastructure technologies - compute, network, storage Ability to relate to software engineering challenges and practices Working knowledge of DevOps and delivery tools (GitHub) Ability to be self-directed, a good team player and capacity for effective time management Solid background in Cloud Service provider product offerings – AWS, Azure Education: Hashicorp Terraform and AWS certifications a plus. Bachelor’s degree in related field is a plus, but not required Pay Transparency Salary Range: $140,000-$240,000 Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Our Diversity Promise We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of Job Requisition ID: 91228 About NY Life Insurance Company Diversity & Humanity–two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Life Insurance Company

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