Our Client which is a large Investment Bank is urgently looking to hire a Sr. Scrum Master.
Sr. Scrum Master.
Location - Toronto, ON
Hybrid: 4 days in office.
Contract to hire after 6 months.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to ensure alignment across Agile teams and stakeholder.
- Supporting the team in achieving the PI or sprint goals and removing any impediments that hinder progress.
- Promote collaboration among cross-functional team members, including developers, business analysts, UX designers, and architects.
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and meets the definition of ready.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on team performance, OKRs/KPIs and delivery timelines.
- Apply change and risk management principles to ensure the team can adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
- Proactively identify risks and dependencies, working with the team and stakeholders to mitigate them effectively.
- Facilitate big room planning sessions and other collaborative events to align multiple teams on shared goals.
SKILLS:
- Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You have facilitated PI planning, JIRA and reported on performance metrics.
- Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, Scrum framework, and Kanban practices.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members and stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational structures.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certifications are preferred