Senior Scrum Master

MDA Edge; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to drive Agile adoption and enhance team performance. The role involves guiding teams through Agile practices, resolving conflicts, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• 4+ years leading Agile teams in an outsourced development environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Agile tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Coordinate release planning, sprint planning, and daily scrums.
• Coach and mentor individuals and teams to improve Agile maturity.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum practices

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Facilitation skills

Education

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

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Azure Dashboard

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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