GTS - Scrum Master

Global Excel; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Sherbrooke, Canada, is seeking an experienced SCRUM Master to lead Scrum teams and promote Scrum disciplines across various projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant Scrum certification, and at least 2 years of experience in Agile environments. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and health/wellness initiatives, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance bonus

RRSP Match program

Health and wellness initiatives

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in Agile teams.
• Familiarity with software development processes and procedures.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and transparent team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the team adheres to Scrum theory, practices, and rules.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and stakeholder collaboration.
• Foster an environment where the Scrum Team can operate effectively.

Skills

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

2+ years as Scrum Master

Deep understanding of Scrum

Very good communication skills

Facilitation and coaching abilities

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Overview

SCRUM Master

The Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum methodology and discipline across various teams. This includes onboarding stakeholders in the process and keeping them engaged. The Scrum Master is expected to lead Scrum teams, facilitate Scrum events and to coach the team to higher levels of Scrum maturity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the team adheres to Scrum theory, practices, and rules.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, and retrospective).
• Foster an environment where the Scrum Team can operate effectively.
• Help the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the “Definition of Done.”
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.
• Facilitate regular and effective team retrospectives to foster continuous improvement.
• Manage and plan in an environment where resources have multiple assignments and are rarely dedicated to one project.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field is preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Scrum certification (SAFe framework preferred).
• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in Agile teams.
• Deep understanding of Scrum and Agile principles.
• Familiarity with software development processes and procedures.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills (bilingualism English, and French an asset). English will be used in particular to implement various projects or training courses across our various offices, including those outside Quebec;
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and transparent team environment.
• Occasional travel between offices is expected.

When you apply

If you require assistance or accommodation during our recruitment process, please notify Human Resources so that we can review and consider how we may be able to assist you based on your individual needs.

We offer you

• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, performance bonus and an extensive benefit package;
• A professional future with opportunities for development, growth, and advancement;
• RRSP Match program;
• Work/life balance, health and wellness initiatives including an excellent EAP program;
• Employee engagement programs that focus on fitness, food, and fun.

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