Scrum Master

Scrum Master II

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master II to support multiple Agile development teams within a large-scale transformation initiative.

The successful candidate will lead 2–3 Scrum teams, helping drive Agile delivery, improve team performance, remove impediments, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong experience working in scaled Agile environments and software development teams.

Contract Details

• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Extension Potential: Yes
• Permanent Conversion Potential: Yes
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Downtown Toronto – 2 days per week on site (could increase in the future)
• Overtime: Not anticipated
• Travel: Not required
• Rate: $75-87/h (INC)

Project Overview

• The successful candidate will support a long-term strategic transformation initiative focused on delivering business value and improving operational outcomes.
• The role will involve leading approximately 2–3 Agile teams, consisting of 8–10 team members overall, while helping ensure alignment, collaboration, and consistent delivery across the broader initiative.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Scrum Master to contribute to a high-impact transformation program with potential for contract extension or permanent conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and organizational change, adapting processes to maximize productivity across multiple Agile teams.
• Engage stakeholders to identify, manage, and resolve impediments that may impact delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve Agile team performance and implement industry best practices.
• Ensure transparency of work by maintaining accurate and up-to-date Product Backlogs.
• Champion Agile practices, methodologies, and ceremonies.
• Provide guidance and coaching to teams on Scaled Agile principles and best practices.
• Ensure teams adhere to established Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits and maintain a predictable delivery flow.
• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional support within teams.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and promote team engagement.
• Coordinate and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure appropriate stakeholder and control partner engagement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date team assessments, metrics, and delivery information.
• Support teams in identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a software development environment.
• Demonstrated experience working within complex, scaled Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, methodologies, and ceremonies.
• Proficiency with Jira and Agile project management tools.
• Experience leading multiple Scrum teams simultaneously.
• Post-secondary education.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong facilitation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Servant leadership mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to identify critical path dependencies and potential delivery challenges.
• Data-driven approach to team performance, metrics, flow analysis, and Agile delivery health.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master or SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience with alternative Agile methodologies, including Kanban.
• Familiarity with systems thinking or design thinking.
• Experience working in regulated industries.
• Exposure to DevOps and continuous delivery environments.
• Background in change management or organizational agility transformations.
• Undergraduate degree.

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