About the role#
As a Scrum Master Intern, you will support the Business Technology division by helping the team meet daily objectives. You will gain hands-on experience in the planning, execution, and evaluation stages of projects within the insurance industry. This 10-week summer program focuses on providing real-world experience and mentorship to help you grow your professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies like Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Participate in Scaled Agile activities, including PI Planning and cross-team coordination.
- Help the team identify and resolve impediments and manage project dependencies.
- Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog.
- Coach team members on Agile principles, tools, and best practices.
- Use team metrics to identify improvement opportunities and guide performance.
- Assist with user story estimation and forecasting.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and risks to leadership.
- Summarize and present a capstone presentation covering your project accomplishments and key learnings.
What you'll need#
- Current sophomore, junior, or senior status in college.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A 3.5 GPA or higher.
- Ability to work 38.75 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Aptitude for learning Agile tools like ADO, VSTS, and Jira.
- Familiarity with Agile ceremonies and basic metrics such as velocity and predictability.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- A growth mindset and a passion for community impact.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with a hybrid work schedule.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About WoodmenLife
WoodmenLife is a not-for-profit life insurance company founded in 1890. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the organization provides life insurance, annuities, and retirement products to members across the United States. It operates as the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. The company maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
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