SCRUM MASTER- 12M CONTRACT

The Home Depot

Toronto

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking a Scrum Master on a 12‑month contract in Toronto, ON. The role drives on‑time delivery of technology projects within an Agile framework, combining Scrum Master duties with some project management tasks.

Responsibilities include facilitating ceremonies, removing blockers, managing backlogs, and collaborating with Product Owner and cross‑functional teams to ensure quality, velocity and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
2–5 years experience as a Certified Scrum Master or equivalent Home Depot Technology exposure.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is preferred.
Knowledgeable in JIRA, Confluence and other scrum tools and techniques.
Previous leadership or project management experience; retail exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives and Backlog Refinements.
Identify and remove impediments to help the team meet sprint goals.
Develop project plans, set milestones and manage deadlines.
Monitor progress, assess risks and adjust schedules as needed.
Coordinate with Product Owner and stakeholders to clarify backlog items.
Report metrics to stakeholders and the Agile DMO Group for visibility.
Promote continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.

Skills

Agile Principles

Kanban & Scrum

Servant leadership

Facilitation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

SCRUM MASTER- 12M CONTRACT at The Home Depot in Toronto, ONM3C 4H9

Job Description

Pay Range: $80,000 - $105,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit‑based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Position Overview:

The Scrum Master is a critical, hands‑on role responsible for ensuring the successful, on‑time delivery of technology projects within an Agile framework. The role combines the standard responsibilities of a Scrum Master along with some Project Management needs. As the primary liaison, you will ensure all deliverables adhere to DMO best practices and quality standards. This role requires strong relationship‑building skills and a dedication to applying continuous learning to enhance team performance and delivery velocity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead scrum ceremonies: facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews/Demos, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinements) ensuring they are effective and adhere to the timebox.
Proactively identify and remove impediments to help teams achieve sprint goals, coordinating with stakeholders and other teams as needed.
Develop project plans, set milestones, and manage deadlines.
Monitor progress, assess risks, implement mitigation strategies, and adjust schedules as needed.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to quality standards.
Apply DMO best practices and maintain required artifacts throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the teams and help the teams implement changes.
Foster and support the whole team by identifying and removing obstacles that hinder their progress.
Observe and understand factors that impact team performance and velocity with the goal of continuously improving and applying learnings to future sprints.
Assist in managing the product backlog, clarify backlog items, and facilitate effective communication between the Product Owner and the team.
Support and facilitate interaction within the team and with key members from Business and other Technology Teams such as Change Management, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, DBAs, and Offshore Support Team Members.
Participate in THD agile community meetups to contribute and learn about potential improvements to our agile best practices and delivery approach and ensures that the team follows Scrum practices and principles.
Help the team to understand the theory, practices, rules, and values of the Scrum framework.
Build strong relationship with the team members, Business, and cross functional partners.
Coordinate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure team alignment and enable effective cross‑functional collaboration.
Report on key metrics such as progress, velocity, risks, and issues to ensure stakeholders and the Agile DMO Group have clear visibility.
Identify and present the most relevant metrics for Business and Tech stakeholders to support their decision‑making processes.