Scrum Master

Cynet Systems Inc; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to lead agile practices and facilitate cross-functional team collaboration. In this role, you will empower teams to deliver value to customers while reinforcing Agile and Scrum methodologies. Responsibilities include facilitating scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are a confident communicator with a passion for agile principles and helping teams succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on project outcomes and team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or computer science required.
• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate scrum ceremonies and promote agile practices.
• Work with teams to remove impediments and improve delivery.

Skills

Agile Principles

Scrum Frameworks

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Business Judgment

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Work with cross-functional teams to deliver value to customers.
2. Reinforce Agile and Scrum practices to encourage teams to work with agility.
3. Facilitate scrum ceremonies and other sessions as needed.
4. Promote agile practices while consistently reinforcing scrum theory and values.
5. Build relationships to foster engagement and encourage collaboration.
6. Remove or escalate impediments to the scrum team’s progress.
7. Protect the team from internal and external distractions.
8. Lead process management and improvement practices to ensure the team improves how they deliver value.
9. Assist the Product Owner in ensuring that scope, commitments, and line of sight targets are understood by everyone on the scrum team.
10. Perform administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings, facilitating communication between teams, etc.

Required Experience:

1. A bachelor’s degree in business administration or computer science and at least five years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
2. Experience working in Agile Scrum.
3. Relevant certifications.

Required Skills:

1. In-depth understanding of agile principles and scrum frameworks.
2. Ability to analyze and resolve a wide range of impediments that are strategic, organizational, or technical in nature.
3. Confident communicator, facilitator, and relationship-builder.
4. Skilled collaborator able to reinforce agile principles with colleagues.
5. Innovator with sound business judgment.
6. Team player with demonstrated ability to help others succeed.