Scrum Master

Role:Scrum Master

Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor teams and individuals in Agile principles and Scrum practices fostering a culture of selforganization and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a welldefined prioritized and compliant product backlog.
• Guide the development of user stories and acceptance criteria aligning team efforts with customercentric outcomes and industry regulations.
• Serve as an Agile Coach to the organization promoting Agile adoption and transformation across various teams and departments.
• Address and resolve impediments to team progress safeguarding the team from external interferences.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations within Agile processes and outputs.

Must have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile project management with at least 2 years as a dedicated Agile Coach preferably in the insurance industry.
• Experience with Agile management tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• CSM Certified.
• Strong technical exposure / background to skills like .Net Azure SQL
• Deep knowledge of the insurance market including compliance and regulatory standards.
• Exceptional coaching facilitation mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies with a strong emphasis on Scrum and Kanban practices.
• Proven leadership in guiding training and mentoring organizations in Agile adoption and scaling.