Scrum master

nventive; Montreal West; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company based in Montreal is seeking a mid-senior Scrum Master. In this role, you will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, promote Agile best practices, and coach teams to enhance autonomy and productivity. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, a university degree, and strong communication skills in both French and English. The company offers flexible work arrangements and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and promote Agile best practices.
• Help the team identify and remove obstacles to ensure progress.
• Act as an agile coach for the team, managers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Agile principles

Communication

Problem-solving

French - bilingual

English - strong proficiency

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Join us to apply for the Scrum Master role at nventive.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Discover the Scrum Master position now to join our Montreal or Quebec campus!

As an expert, resource person, and agile coach for project stakeholders, you will facilitate your squad's work and ensure best practices are implemented and followed.

As a change agent, you will initiate, plan, and implement various processes for your team's well-being and projects. Your role will be to help teams increase their autonomy, productivity, and pursue continuous improvement.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective, etc.)
• Promote a shared understanding of the Scrum framework and its core principles
• Help the team identify and remove obstacles to ensure smooth delivery progress
• Maintain a collaborative, trusting, and transparent team environment
• Assist the Product Owner with backlog management and delivery planning
• Act as an Agile coach for the team, managers, and stakeholders
• Promote Agile best practices and encourage continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyze performance indicators (velocity, burn-down chart, etc.)
• Identify organizational barriers to agility and propose improvement solutions
• Support Agile transformation initiatives and contribute to their implementation
• Facilitate conflict resolution within the team when necessary
• Stay updated on agile methods and tools to evolve practices

OUR EXPECTATIONS

• 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Experience in project management is a plus
• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Leadership that unites and mobilizes
• Strong organizational and deadline management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Agile management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• French - bilingual level
• English - strong professional proficiency

Note: English proficiency is required as we work with many clients outside Quebec who primarily communicate in English, ensuring smooth project execution.

WHY JOIN NVENTIVE

Employee well-being is our priority! Join us and benefit from flexible work arrangements: office, remote, or hybrid; an annual wellness allowance for your favorite sports or home office setup; comprehensive health insurance from day one; access to training.

Discover Nventive

Since 2008, our community of experts develops digital solutions tailored for our clients and their users. Mobile and web applications are our expertise!

Four Core Values Drive Us Daily

• Striving for excellence
• Collaborating to create
• Being trustworthy
• Being open-minded

If you identify with these values, join us!

THE HIRING PROCESS

• An interview with a Talent & Culture team member to get to know you better
• An interview with your potential manager to assess mutual fit for the role

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of our priorities. We provide equal opportunities to all candidates.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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