RQ10822 Project ManagerLeader Senior

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 7-10years

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Deliverables for Sr. Project Manager:

Agile Delivery & Team Leadership
Serve as Scrum Master for multiple concurrent high visibility agile projects.
Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Scrum Sprint Planning Sprint Review Retrospective and Backlog Refinement).
Ensure teams adopt and adhere to Agile values principles and best practices.
Remove impediments proactively and escalate complex blockers appropriately.
Track and report team progress using Agile metrics (velocity burndown charts cycle time etc.).
Coaching & Continuous Improvement
Provide guidance and mentorship to Scrum teams Product Owners and stakeholders.
Promote a culture of continuous learning experimentation and process optimization.
Coach teams in definition of ready (DoR) and definition of done (DoD).
Support team maturity assessments and develop tailored improvement plans.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Work closely with Product Owners to ensure clear product vision roadmap alignment and well-prioritized backlogs.
Facilitate communication across technical and business stakeholders ensuring transparency and alignment.
Support executive-level reporting and provide insights into delivery progress risks and dependencies.
Manage expectations and negotiate priorities in fast-paced multi-team environments.
Governance Risk Management & Compliance
Ensure Agile delivery practices align with OPS governance frameworks digital standards and enterprise processes.
Identify and mitigate project risks interdependencies and delivery constraints.
Contribute to project documentation reporting and audit compliance requirements as needed.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

The HM is looking for a strong Project Manager with strong scrum/agile experience.
Strong working knowledge of Agile project management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps JIRA).
Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent Agile teams in complex enterprise environments (public sector experience an asset).
Strong experience supporting high-profile multi-stakeholder IT or digital transformation projects.

Skill Set Requirements:

Technical & Methodological Skills:

Expertise in Scrum Kanban and other Agile frameworks.
Strong working knowledge of Agile project management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps JIRA).
Ability to analyze Agile delivery metrics and translate them into actionable insights.
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and digital delivery practices.

Experience:

Minimum 710 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent Agile teams in complex enterprise environments (public sector experience an asset).
Strong experience supporting high-profile multi-stakeholder IT or digital transformation projects.
Proven track record in team coaching conflict resolution and facilitating cross functional collaboration.
Experience with Agile scaling approaches (SAFe LeSS Nexus etc.) is a strong asset.

Soft Skills:

Excellent facilitation negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity manage conflicts and build trust across teams.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and resilience in complex politically sensitive environments.
Highly organized detail oriented and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Education & Certifications:

Must Have:

University degree in computer science engineering business or related field (or equivalent experience).
Ideally should have a combination of the following:

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Advanced Scrum Master certification (A CSM PSM II or equivalent)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
Agile Coaching certifications (ICP ACC ICP ATF)
Project Management certifications (PMP PMI ACP)

Additional Assets:

Prior experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or comparable government/regulated environments.
Exposure to cloud DevSecOps modern application development or digital service design.
Experience supporting organizational Agile transformation initiatives.

Required Skills:

Experience and Skill Set Requirements: Must Haves: The HM is looking for a strong Project Manager with strong scrum/agile experience. Strong working knowledge of Agile project management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps JIRA). Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent Agile teams in complex enterprise environments (public sector experience an asset). Strong experience supporting high-profile multi-stakeholder IT or digital transformation projects. Skill Set Requirements: Technical & Methodological Skills: Expertise in Scrum Kanban and other Agile frameworks. Strong working knowledge of Agile project management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps JIRA). Ability to analyze Agile delivery metrics and translate them into actionable insights. Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and digital delivery practices. Experience: Minimum 710 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent Agile teams in complex enterprise environments (public sector experience an asset). Strong experience supporting high-profile multi-stakeholder IT or digital transformation projects. Proven track record in team coaching conflict resolution and facilitating cross functional collaboration. Experience with Agile scaling approaches (SAFe LeSS Nexus etc.) is a strong asset. Soft Skills: Excellent facilitation negotiation and communication skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity manage conflicts and build trust across teams. Strong problem-solving capabilities and resilience in complex politically sensitive environments. Highly organized detail oriented and comfortable managing competing priorities. Education & Certifications: Must Have: University degree in computer science engineering business or related field (or equivalent experience). Ideally should have a combination of the following: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Advanced Scrum Master certification (A CSM PSM II or equivalent) SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) Agile Coaching certifications (ICP ACC ICP ATF) Project Management certifications (PMP PMI ACP) Additional Assets: Prior experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or comparable government/regulated environments. Exposure to cloud DevSecOps modern application development or digital service design. Experience supporting organizational Agile transformation initiatives.

Deliverables for Sr. Project Manager:Agile Delivery & Team LeadershipServe as Scrum Master for multiple concurrent high visibility agile projects.Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Scrum Sprint Planning Sprint Review Retrospective and Backlog Refinement).Ensure teams adopt and adhere to Agi...