Scrum Master and IT Project Manager

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

Job summary

A global reinsurer is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to join their Group Information Technology Department in Toronto. The role involves supporting Agile adoption, facilitating scrum ceremonies, and managing a range of IT projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong technology background, Agile certification, and experience with technology innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Track record in delivering successful IT projects across multiple domains.
• Agile certified (Scrum Master, PMP-ACP, etc.) is a must.
• Strong technology background with experience in cloud innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile adoption and train teams in Scrum and Kanban.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies and ensure agile practices.
• Prepare project schedules and maintain quality plans.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Agile certification

Excellent verbal and written English skills

Problem-solving

Job description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to the PartnerRe experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:
Shape your own career
Grow in a supportive environment
Connect with a community of experts
Make an impact

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic solution‑oriented Scrum Master to join our Group Information Technology Department. This person will report to the Head of PMO and will be based in either our Dublin or Toronto PartnerRe Office. Your main mission is to successfully manage a range of IT projects from initiation to completion, delivering capabilities in line with our corporate strategy and IT transformation goals. Projects will be varied, including technology innovation and transformation such as AI, Automation, Cloud, etc.

About The Role

• Support the Agile adoption within the organization by helping teams understand the theories and practices, as well as rules and values of Scrum, Kanban, and agile methods.
• Ensure roadmaps, backlogs, and stories follow agile best practices.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies – Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Coach, mentor and support an agile mindset and values.
• In addition to your activity as a Scrum Master, take responsibility for the definition, documentation and execution of small to medium‑scale projects, engaging with stakeholders and actively participating in all phases of the project. Identify, assess and manage risks and issues which could affect the success of the project.
• Prepare and maintain realistic project schedules and quality plans, and track all activities against them, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders as appropriate.
• Monitor costs, timescales and resources used, and take action where these deviate from agreed tolerances.
• Provide effective leadership to the project team ensuring that team members are motivated; actively engage in discussions and decisions, and contribute to the project deliverables.
• Ensure that projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured.

Qualifications

• Track record in delivering successful IT projects of various sizes and complexities, ideally across multiple IT domains.
• Agile certification (Scrum Master, PMP‑ACP, etc.) is a must.
• Strong technology background, ideally experienced with technology innovation and cloud.
• Knowledge/experience with both waterfall and agile methodology.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; knowledge of French and German are a plus.
• Preferably knowledge/experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. Able to explain complex solutions to a non‑technical audience.
• Able to work on multiple and conflicting priorities (be a fast context switcher) in an interdisciplinary, collaborative and multicultural environment.
• Dedicated problem‑solver with a positive personality and can‑do attitude.

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team