Scrum Master

Compunnel, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing technology firm in Montreal is seeking a seasoned Scrum Master to lead Agile practices for high-profile digital platforms. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in JIRA. Responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining Agile metrics, and promoting a collaborative team environment. A Scrum Master Certification is preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Program Manager, or Project Manager in a digital/technology environment.
• Strong expertise in JIRA, including board creation and administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies: daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Identify and proactively remove blockers to maintain delivery momentum.
• Coordinate with internal resources and partners to support project needs.

Skills

Agile methodologies

JIRA expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Vendor management

Education

Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Scrum Master to join the Digital Marketing Technology team at Client. This role focuses on leading Agile practices for the development and support of high-profile digital platforms including the firm’s public website and internal portals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, fostering collaboration, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies : daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Champion Agile principles within the squad and across partner teams to ensure effective delivery and team growth.
• Identify and proactively remove blockers and impediments to maintain delivery momentum.
• Enforce quality in user stories, sprint artifacts, and delivery documentation.
• Maintain Agile metrics and reporting to track team performance and capacity.
• Own the management of project timelines and delivery schedules to ensure value-driven, on-time outcomes.
• Promote a collaborative, transparent, and communicative team environment.
• Act as a liaison between the squad, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Coordinate with internal resources and partners to support project needs and resolve organizational dependencies.
• Administer and manage JIRA boards, workflows, and configurations.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Program Manager, or Project Manager in a digital / technology-focused environment.

Strong expertise in JIRA, including board creation, configuration, and administration.

Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), code quality controls, and agile delivery frameworks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills.

Ability to effectively manage vendors and external partners.

Experience working with diverse cross-functional teams, including marketing and technology stakeholders.

Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Analytics, and other Adobe Marketing Cloud products.

Experience working in digital marketing or marketing technology environments.

Certifications

Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) preferred.

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