At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Agile ceremonies and support teams in achieving their goals.
- Company: A leading Investment Bank with a dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and potential for contract-to-hire.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in the finance tech sector.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on team success.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a Scrum Master with strong Agile knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Our Client, a large Investment Bank, is urgently looking to hire a
Sr. Scrum Master .
Location
Toronto, ON
Hybrid
4 days in office
Contract to hire after 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to ensure alignment across Agile teams and stakeholders.
- Support the team in achieving the PI or sprint goals and remove any impediments that hinder progress.
- Promote collaboration among cross‑functional team members, including developers, business analysts, UX designers, and architects.
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well‑defined, prioritized, and meets the definition of ready.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on team performance, OKRs/KPIs and delivery timelines.
- Apply change and risk management principles to the team can adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
- Proactively identify risks and dependencies, working with the team and stakeholders to mitigate them effectively.
- Facilitate big‑room planning sessions and other collaborative events to align multiple teams on shared goals.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.
Facilitated PI planning, JIRA and reported on performance metrics.
- Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, Scrum framework, and Kanban practices.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members and stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational structures.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certifications are preferred.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Temporary; Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Project Management; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking.
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