Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Location: Montreal Quebec Canada

Industry: Finance

Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to join our team in Montreal. The successful candidate will be a key player in our agile transformation coaching and empowering our development teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will be a servant-leader ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices and actively working to remove impediments manage risks and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Facilitation:
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective.
  • Ensure the team understands and follows Scrum principles and practices.
  • Promote a collaborative and productive team environment ensuring a safe space for open communication and healthy conflict.
• Coaching & Mentoring:
  • Coach the development team on self-organization and cross-functionality.
  • Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring a clear understanding of product goals and scope.
  • Mentor less-experienced colleagues and other teams on agile methodologies and best practices.
• Impediment Removal & Risk Management:
  • Identify and proactively remove any impediments or obstacles that hinder the teams progress.
  • Manage and help mitigate risks and issues escalating to the appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
  • Protect the team from external distractions and interferences.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Facilitate effective communication between the Scrum Team Product Owner and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Report on team progress and performance using relevant metrics (e.g. velocity sprint burndown).
  • Ensure transparency and visibility of the teams work to all stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and help the team conduct effective retrospectives.
  • Encourage the team to find innovative solutions and experiment with new ways of working.
  • Lead the team in refining their processes and enhancing their productivity.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in a true agile environment.
  • Experience working within the financial industry is a significant asset.
  • Proven experience in coordinating and/or leading large cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with project management is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with agile management tools such as JIRA Confluence or similar.
  • Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks (e.g. SAFe) is an asset.
  • Familiarity with transactional data reporting and financial products (e.g. OTC products) is highly desirable for specific roles.
• Certifications (one or more of the following is an asset):
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
  • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
• Personal Attributes & Competencies:
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A strong sense of accountability and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is often an asset in the Montreal market.
    
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