Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master

Paralucent Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead data and analytics teams. This role involves Scrum facilitation, project management, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has over 5 years experience in Agile environments, strong communication skills, and a background in data management. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have hands-on experience with Agile tools. This position is for a 3-month contract with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Project Manager focusing on data, analytics, or reporting projects.
• Hands-on experience working in a SAFe environment (SAFe certification preferred).
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach teams in Scrum practices, facilitating all ceremonies.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee data project deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage team learning.

Skills

Scrum Facilitation

SAFe Coordination

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Coaching

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Role Overview

Our client in the consulting space is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master who brings strong people skills, stakeholder diplomacy, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.

What will your typical day look like?

Work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective field

• Have challenging and interesting work in a team environment
• Continue your development throughout your career to reinforce and expand your chosen career path

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Scrum Facilitation: Guide and coach data and analytics teams in Scrum practices, facilitating all ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• SAFe Coordination: Support Agile Release Train (ART) events and processes, ensuring alignment of data and reporting projects with enterprise objectives.
• Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and oversee data and reporting project deliverables, timelines, and resources, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with data engineers, data analysts, business intelligence developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to define requirements, manage expectations, and communicate project status.
• Impediment Removal: Proactively identify and resolve obstacles that may hinder team progress, particularly those related to data quality, integration, or reporting challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team learning, process enhancements, and adoption of best practices in data management and reporting.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.) and provide visibility into data project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies, especially those impacting data integrity, security, or regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with other Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and teams to ensure consistent delivery and integration of data solutions across the organization.
• Agile Coaching: Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile, SAFe, and data project best practices.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Project Manager, with a focus on data, analytics, or reporting projects.
• Hands-on experience working in a SAFe environment (SAFe certification preferred, e.g., SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA)).
• Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally).
• Proven experience managing data management, data warehouse, business intelligence, or reporting projects using Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices.
• Familiarity with data management concepts, ETL processes, data modelling, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience working with data governance, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience leading Agile transformation or change management initiatives.

Duration

3 month contract with the possibility of extension

Work Model

Hybrid (1 day onsite)