Senior Scrum Master

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead and coach Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.

This is a contract opportunity with 4 days/onsite work requirement in Toronto downtown office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Leadership: Guide and coach multiple Scrum teams in adopting and improving Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Ceremony Facilitation: Lead Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure efficient workflow.
• Impediment Removal: Identify and resolve blockers to keep teams focused on deliverables.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a liaison between development teams, product owners, and business stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement through metrics, feedback, and Agile maturity assessments.
• Mentorship: Train and mentor junior Scrum Masters and team members on Agile principles.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and escalate issues when necessary.
• Tool Expertise: Utilize Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) to track progress and maintain transparency.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or equivalent.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Dev Ops practices.
• Soft Skills: Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Mindset: Passion for Agile principles and fostering a collaborative, self-organizing team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
• Background in financial services or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous delivery.
• CISSP Certification

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

5+ years as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.

Certifications:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or equivalent. Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Dev Ops practices.

Soft Skills:

Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management abilities. Mindset:
Passion for Agile principles and fostering a collaborative, self-organizing team environment.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus). Background in financial services or regulated industries. Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous delivery. CISSP Certification