Scrum Master

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Month(s)

Skills

Accountability
Agile
Agile Management
Apache Velocity
Coaching
Communication

Job Details

We are looking for Scrum Master for our client in Montreal, QC
Job Title: Scrum Master
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
  • The Scrum Master will facilitate agile practices, support the development team, and ensure effective collaboration between stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
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 And 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 And Risk Management:
  • Identify and proactively remove any impediments or obstacles that hinder the team's 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 And 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 team's 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:
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I).
  • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
Personal Attributes And 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.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.