Scrum Master

Groupe SII; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Scrum Master, where you will empower teams to deliver high-quality products in the healthcare sector. Your role will involve facilitating collaboration, optimizing processes, and driving innovation within Agile environments. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will lead a dedicated team in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. If you have a passion for Agile methodologies and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address complex impediments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the Scrum process and coaching the Development Team.
• Removing impediments and ensuring team adherence to Scrum practices.

Skills

Scrum Principles

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Scrum Tools

Job description

Position:

• As the Scrum Master, you will be a servant leader who empowers the Scrum Team to deliver high-quality products by facilitating collaboration, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, optimizing processes, and delivering transformative solutions to support our mission of advancing healthcare through cutting-edge technology.
• Join us in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and making a meaningful impact on global healthcare.

Tasks:

• Facilitating the Scrum process, ensuring that all Scrum events are effectively organized and conducted.
• Coaching the Development Team and the Product Owner on the principles and practices of Scrum, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities within the framework.
• Serving the Scrum Team by removing impediments to their progress, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed, and protecting them from external distractions.
• Ensuring that the Scrum Team adheres to the values, principles, and practices of Scrum.
• Resolving conflicts within the team and facilitates constructive communication and collaboration among team members.
• Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement within the team and the organization.
• Acting as a liaison between the Scrum Team and stakeholders, ensuring that stakeholders understand the progress of the project and providing transparency into the development process.

Who you are:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or a related study
• 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments, with a deep understanding of Scrum principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to lead by example, motivate team members, and inspire a culture of self-organization, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address complex impediments and issues hindering the team's progress.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation, with the ability to handle challenging situations and foster constructive dialogue among team members and stakeholders.
• Experience in effectively managing relationships with stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• An asset is at least one Scrum Certification like scaled certification (SAFe 5, SCRUM Master), PSMI, AGILE PMConsultant (SPC), or other advanced Agile certifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including conveying complex ideas clearly and effectively, facilitating meetings, and influencing decision-making.