Scrum Master

Description du Poste

We are looking for a Scrum Master for a 4 months contract with the intention to convert to full time permanent. Role is hybrid with 4 days a week on site in Downtown Montreal.

Overview

We are looking for a Scrum Master for a 4 months contract with the intention to convert to full time permanent. Role is hybrid with 4 days a week on site in Downtown Montreal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all core Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Act as a coach and mentor to Agile teams, guiding them on Scrum principles and best practices to improve delivery effectiveness.
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, well-prioritized product backlog.
• Identify and eliminate blockers to ensure smooth and efficient delivery cycles.
• Monitor and enhance team performance using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms to maintain transparency.
• Champion a mindset of continuous improvement and team accountability.
• Collaborate with fellow Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to elevate Agile maturity across teams and departments.
• Ensure all delivery practices adhere to internal governance, risk, and regulatory compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator role.
• Proven background in Agile environments — ideally within financial services, banking, or regulated industries.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or similar Agile certification required.
• Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Familiarity with banking operations, digital transformation, or regulatory projects is highly advantageous.

What You’ll Bring

• A collaborative mindset and ability to influence without authority.
• A proactive attitude in identifying risks and resolving team-level issues.
• Passion for Agile principles and a drive to foster a positive team culture.

Employment Type

• Contract

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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