Scrum Master

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 5d ago

Job Title: Scrum Master
Contract Duration: 6 months (Extension possible)
Pay range: C$90 - 110/hr
Location: Toronto, ON
Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days a week in office

Job Description:

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Scrum Master with a thorough understanding of Agile methodologies and execution best practices you use to tackle the complex problems delivery teams face for technology initiatives.
Candidate should have strong power skills and have worked on Enterprise Protect Controls.
- Agile skills.
- Network skills.
Adept at navigating strong personalities.
Always curious, asking questions to uncover issues.
Ability to summarize saying the most with the least number of words.
Scrum Master ensures the execution of sprints on time by facilitating key ceremonies such as daily scrums, sprint planning and retrospectives.
You understand the importance of the ceremonies and the benefit that each one can bring.
You provide mentoring and guidance and champion continuous improvement, fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture on every team you engage across the bank.
Our are looking for someone to drive execution on Agile teams for IT Projects, and provide the guidance and thought leadership that will build Agile capability across the organization.

Essential job functions of this position:

Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Scrum, Agile theory, methodology, techniques, rules, and practices, estimating/sizing, planning, forecasting, reporting, conflict resolution and facilitation.
Drive continuous improvement as a change agent, engaging stakeholders to identify business problems and create scalable solutions that adapt the Agile process and drive productivity throughout the project lifecycle. Ability to lead, plan, execute and evaluate project activities to ensure completion of initiatives, contributing to the team's direction and function, providing advice to the team and delivering leadership
Supports an environment where the team freely escalates challenges; facilitate change through positive reinforcement of successes
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and creativity in their approach to stakeholder engagement and work to support the Agile transformation agenda.
Certified Scrum Master and 8+ years of Scrum Master experience for Technology Projects.

Must Haves:

8-10 years of proven experience in delivering scaled agile projects
Experience with managing the delivery of Data Network Infrastructure projects
Enterprise controls or data governance experience
Experience in a Canadian banking institution
Strong Risk Management capabilities to prevent impediments.
Strong communication skills/Executive level communication.

Nice to Have:

Jira /JQL

Note:

Strong Jira knowledge (e.g. JQL)
Some familiarity with Network Infrastructure (or even Infrastructure) - NOT someone who has only worked with Software. Project Management Infrastructure experience is a plus to complement Scaled Agile scrum master knowledge
Ability to take direction from PO to establish delivery guardrails, but then manage within the provided direction independently as the work follows a repeatable process.
Tenacious with keeping data updated and not letting hygiene slip.

About The Company:

Top 10 banks in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

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