We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master. The Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating Agile processes, ensuring the successful execution of sprints, and enhancing cross-team collaboration. This role requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across teams and projects.
Key Responsibilities:Team Facilitation & Agile Coaching:- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and effective.
- Coach and mentor the team on Agile principles, helping them become self-organizing and cross-functional.
- Guide the team in adopting and adhering to Scrum values and best practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and iterative development.
- Identify, track, and remove obstacles that hinder team progress, whether technical, procedural, or organizational.
- Shield the team from external disruptions, enabling them to focus on delivering high-value work.
- Ensure the Scrum framework is effectively followed while allowing for adaptive improvements as needed.
- Promote Agile mindset and principles within the team and broader organization.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams, especially in projects with interdependencies.
- Organize and participate in cross-team meetings to align goals and share best practices.
- Promote knowledge sharing through documentation and collaborative tools.
- Work towards standardizing Agile processes across teams, ensuring consistency in sprint lengths, definitions of done, and reporting methods.
- Identify risks that could impact both team-level and organization-wide deliverables and develop mitigation strategies.
- Participate in discussions related to resource allocation to ensure teams have the necessary tools and support.
- Manage dependencies between teams to ensure smooth handoffs and avoid bottlenecks.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile development environment.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
- Experience working in large-scale Agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
- Background in software development or IT project management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Type of job: Temporary Contractor – 1 year
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Work hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week