Senior Scrum Master

MDA Edge; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to drive Agile principles and practices across development teams. In this role, you will facilitate collaboration, ensure high-quality software delivery, and coach teams to enhance their Agile maturity. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience as a Scrum Master, hold relevant certifications, and demonstrate a passion for continuous improvement in Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including 4+ years leading Agile teams in an outsourced environment.
• Proven ability to drive Agile transformation and enhance team performance.
• Passion for Agile methodologies and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in Agile principles and Scrum practices, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate release planning, sprint planning, daily scrums, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Coach and mentor individuals and teams to improve Agile maturity and performance.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum practices

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Azure Dashboard

Job description

Job Summary:We are seeking an exceptional Senior Scrum Master to serve as a servant-leader, facilitator, and coach, driving the adoption and maturation of Agile principles and Scrum practices across our development teams. In this role, you will establish a strong Agile foundation, foster effective collaboration between internal and external teams, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide teams in Agile principles and Scrum practices, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate release planning, sprint planning, daily scrums, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the outsourced development team.
• Coach and mentor individuals and teams to improve Agile maturity and performance.
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles, ensuring seamless team progress.
• Define and enforce Scrum standards, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Agile adoption and delivery efficiency.
• Ensure visibility into sprint progress using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Azure Dashboard.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including 4+ years leading Agile teams in an outsourced development environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure Dashboard).
• Proven ability to drive Agile transformation and enhance team performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Passion for Agile methodologies and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large-scale Agile implementations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coach teams at different stages of Agile adoption.