Scrum Master

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.

Impediment Removal & Team Protection:

• 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.

Scrum Framework Adherence:

• 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.

Cross-Team Coordination & Collaboration:

• 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.

Process Standardization & Risk Management:

• 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.

Resource Allocation & Dependency Management:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in large-scale Agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
• Background in software development or IT project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Type of job: Temporary Contractor – 1 year
• Location: Montreal, QC
• Work hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week