Scrum Master

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to lead Agile initiatives within a dynamic team. This role involves driving continuous improvement, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring project success through effective leadership and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Scrum methodologies and Agile practices, along with experience in payments and tools like Jira and Confluence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to creating inclusive workplaces, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate project activities to ensure successful completion.
• Foster a collaborative environment and facilitate change.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Payments experience

Agile experience

Experience working through impediments

Adaptability and flexibility

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Pay range: C$60 - 70/hr
Work Type: Hybrid, on-site twice a week
Schedule: Monday - Friday Core Business Hours
Work Location: Toronto, ON

Summary of Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Scrum, Agile theory, methodology, techniques, rules, and practices, estimating/sizing, planning, forecasting, reporting, conflict resolution and facilitation.
2. Knowledge of current and emerging agile industry trends and best practices and internal or external business issues to improve team efficiency.
3. Drive continuous improvement as a change agent, engaging stakeholders to identify business problems and create scalable solutions that adapt the Agile process and drive productivity throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Lead, plan, execute, and evaluate project activities to ensure completion of initiatives, contributing to the team's direction and function, providing advice to the team and delivery leadership.
5. Support an environment where the team freely escalates challenges and facilitates change through positive reinforcement of successes.
6. Work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions.
7. Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and creativity in their approach to stakeholder engagement and work to support the Agile transformation agenda.

Must Have:

1. Scrum Master experience.
2. Payments experience.
3. Experience working through impediments and how they overcame them.
4. Agile experience.
5. Jira & Confluence.

Nice To Have:

1. Banking experience.
2. PI Planning experience.

About the Company:

Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT:

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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