Scrum Master

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities for community involvement

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A financial institution in Canada is seeking a Scrum Master to lead technology projects within their Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive team coaching experience in Agile environments and possess strong skills in facilitating workshops and managing project resources. This full-time role offers flexibility with a hybrid work environment and opportunities for continuous training and development.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in team coaching as a Scrum Master in large-scale projects.
• Experience facilitating workshops and coaching Safe executives.
• Ease with Agile and DevSecOps delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement large-scale technological projects.
• Prepare and participate in Planning sessions.
• Optimize the use of project resources continuously.

Skills

Team coaching

Facilitating workshops

Analytical thinking

Agile delivery

Knowledge of Atlassian tools

Knowledge of ITSM processes

Knowledge of Safe Framework

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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A career as a Scrum Master in the Software Engineering team means acting as an orchestrator to deliver our technological projects and bring value. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through leadership, organization, and experience in project delivery in an “Agile/Safe” context.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the management and implementation of large‑scale technological projects prioritized by the sector, creating a climate conducive to motivation while facilitating daily activities
• Prepare and actively participate in Planning (prioritization, breakdown, presentation of commitments)
• Optimize the use of project resources on an ongoing basis to achieve industry objectives
• Diagnose problematic situations, intervene and get involved in the resolution of complex problems by ensuring the implementation of solutions
• Consistently and proactively raise and manage project risks and issues
• Produce reports to monitor project progress and provide status updates, adapting communication to the audience
• Ensure alignment between Technology Leads and Business teams regarding interdependencies affecting your project
• Be a transformative agent to promote our values and ensure constant communication with all internal and external stakeholders

Your Team

Our team of over 2,300 experts works in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

Within security, you are part of the vice‑president of software engineering and enterprise architecture. We aim to offer maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life through a hybrid work environment and a flexible schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs—including Udemy, the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching—are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Relevant experience in team coaching as a Scrum Master in large‑scale projects and in large companies
• Experience facilitating workshops and coaching the Safe executive is a major asset
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ease with Agile and DevSecOps delivery
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Knowledge of ITSM (ServiceNow) processes
• Knowledge of the Safe Framework and SSDLC

Benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environment and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

We’re putting people first

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us—and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier‑free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates!

Additional required languages: French

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Banking

Location: Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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