Scrum Master 9457-2510

Foilcon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is looking for a skilled Scrum Master to lead technical teams in building a new data warehouse/lakehouse solution. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Agile methodologies and managing software development projects in the Azure cloud ecosystem. Duties involve planning project scope, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring project milestones are met. This hybrid position requires three days in-office work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leading technical teams in a Scrum Master or related role.
• Experience with software development projects in Azure for data analytics.
• Knowledge of data integration and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT professionals in building a new data warehouse/lakehouse.
• Ensure on-time/on-budget delivery of the reporting MVP scope.
• Liaise with the product owner and document decisions in DevOps.

Skills

Scrum Master

Azure DevOps

Agile methodologies

Data Warehouse concepts

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

PowerBI

Azure Cloud

Job description

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.

Description

Scope

• The OPGT is developing âPGTIMSâ, a new Dynamics CE based solution that will modernize OPGT's legacy applications and systems. This project requires migrating historical data from the legacy solutions to a new data warehouse/lakehouse, building all the new data assets in the lakehouse and creating new PowerBI reports.
  
  

Assignment Deliverables

As a Member Of The Reporting Team, You Will Lead a Team Of IT Professionals In Building The New Data Warehouse/lakehouse And Delivering The Requisite Reporting. You Will

• Lead the story creation and estimation, planning and organization of the project into DevOps, and ensure the on-time/on-budget delivery of the reporting MVP scope.
• Lead the team in following agile delivery principles and ensuring project delivery is monitored and progresses unimpeded.
• Ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the product owner and document decisions in DevOps.
• Work in a in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and facilitate interactions with clients and the project team.
• Manage the product and sprint backlog.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Consultant Will Also Be Required To

• Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.
• Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as he/she becomes aware of them.
• Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed.
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices.
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines
• Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff; and
• Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
  
  

Skills

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• 5+ year in leading technical teams in a Scrum Master or related role
• Experience leading software development teams in large-scale data warehousing solutions on the Azure cloud ecosystem for data analytics.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• 5+ year in leading technical teams in a Scrum Master or related role; in leading the delivery of software development projects following the agile methodology.
• Deep understanding of Scrum principles: Familiarity with Agile frameworks, including Scrum ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives), roles (Product Owner, Development Team), and artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog).
• Expert knowledge of Azure Devops, setting up the proper project structure in DevOps, creating reports, queries, and dashboards
• Experience leading software development teams in large-scale data warehousing solutions in the Azure cloud ecosystem for data analytics.
• Knowledgeable in Data Warehouse/Lakehouse concepts: understanding of data warehousing principles, including data modeling, ETL processes, data integration, and data governance.
• Experience leading software development teams in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and/or Finance and Operations (F&O) environment.
• Project Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black/Green/Yellow Belt, etc.
  
  

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria

Criteria 1: Scrum/Agile Experience - 40 Points

• 5+ year in leading technical teams in a Scrum Master or related role; in leading the delivery of software development projects following the agile methodology.
• Project Methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Black/Green/Yellow Belt, etc.
  
  

Criteria 2: Data Warehouse/Data Analysis - 20 Points

• Experience leading software development teams in large-scale data warehousing solutions in the Azure cloud ecosystem for data analytics.
  
  

Criteria 3: Dynamics 365 CE and F&O - 20 Points

• Experience leading software development teams in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and/or Finance and Operations (F&O) environment
  
  

Criteria 4: Azure DevOps - 20 Points

• Demonstrated experience with Azure DevOps in setting up the proper project structure in DevOps, creating reports, queries and dashboards.
  
  

Knowledge Transfer

What Needs To Be KT

• Document the process and organization of the project in DevOps. Document all applicable decisions from the product owner in DevOps.
  
  

To Whom

• Project Manager / Team members
  
  

When

• 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation in DevOps Wiki and boards throughout the duration of the project life cycle.
  
  

Must Haves

• 5+ year in leading technical teams in a Scrum Master or related role
• Experience leading software development teams in large-scale data warehousing solutions on the Azure cloud ecosystem for data analytics.