Scrum Master

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

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Montreal seeks an experienced Scrum Master to spearhead their agile transformation. The ideal candidate will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on agile practices, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Agile environments, preferably within the financial industry, and be bilingual in French and English. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a Scrum Master in a true agile environment.
• Financial industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies and guide the team on Scrum principles.
• Coach teams on self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Facilitate communication among Scrum Team and stakeholders.

Skills

Agile facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to drive our agile transformation and empower development teams to deliver high-quality financial products. The ideal candidate will be a servant-leader who fosters collaboration, removes impediments, and ensures adherence to Scrum principles while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives.
• Guide the team in understanding and applying Scrum principles and practices.
• Maintain a collaborative, transparent, and psychologically safe team environment.

Coaching & Mentoring

• Coach development teams on self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and clarity of goals.
• Mentor colleagues and other teams on agile best practices.
• Identify and proactively eliminate impediments to team progress.
• Manage risks and escalate issues to stakeholders when required.
• Shield the team from external distractions.

Stakeholder Communication

• Facilitate clear communication among the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and stakeholders.
• Track and report team progress using metrics such as velocity and sprint burndown.
• Ensure transparency and visibility of deliverables and timelines.
• Drive a culture of learning and innovation through effective retrospectives.
• Encourage experimentation with new tools, techniques, and processes.
• Continuously refine team practices to improve productivity.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3–5 years as a Scrum Master in a true agile environment.
• Financial industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.
• Project management experience is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiarity with scaled agile frameworks (SAFe) is a plus.
• Knowledge of transactional data reporting and financial products (e.g., OTC products) is advantageous.

Certifications (preferred)

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong accountability.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset in the Montreal market.