Scum Master

Role: Scum Master

Location:  Canada- support full EST hours

Duration : 12 Months

 Traditional scrum leads (certified) , familiar with tools (Jira or ADO), engineering teams focused for implementation transformation. sAFe training or experience would be a plus. Strong communications needed for a typical scrum lead.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to drive Agile implementation and transformation initiatives.
• Remove impediments and support teams in achieving sprint and project goals.
• Partner with Product Owners, stakeholders, and development teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Track sprint progress, team velocity, risks, and dependencies using Agile management tools.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across teams.
• Support release planning and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Drive effective communication between business, technical teams, and leadership.

Required Skills:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or equivalent Scrum certification required.
• Strong experience working as a Scrum Lead/Scrum Master with engineering or software development teams.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience driving Agile transformation and implementation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe certification or prior SAFe framework experience is a strong plus.
• Experience working in enterprise-level Agile environments.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities effectively.