Senior Scrum Master

Alithya; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alithya is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in Canada. You will coach Scrum practices, facilitate events, and collaborate with the Product Owner to drive the backlog and roadmap across multiple teams.

You will foster a high-performing, collaborative environment, promote continuous improvement, and ensure effective use of Atlassian tools to track progress and resolve impediments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead Scrum teams and coach Agile practices.
• Proven track record across multiple teams and large-scale delivery.
• Solid understanding of Scrum concepts and roles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events and relationships between stakeholders.
• Support teams and stakeholders to improve ways of working and maturity.
• Organize team for better performance and reduced waste.
• Foster a environment that supports skill development, teamwork and recognition.
• Expose the team to best development practices.
• Assist Product Owner with backlog prioritization and grooming.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Agile practices.
• Promote agility across the organization and its evolution.
• Facilitate sprint execution, track progress and clear impediments in delivery tools.
• Identify and remove impediments, escalating when needed.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Multiple teams management

Large-scale deliveries

Scrum concepts mastery

Education

University degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Advanced Roadmaps

Job description

As a Senior Scrum Master, you’ll be at the heart of our Agile approach, playing an essential role in ensuring the efficiency and cohesion of our teams. You’ll be responsible for creating an atmosphere of collaboration and facilitating communication between all team members. Your expertise will guide teams toward achieving their goals by adopting Scrum best practices and fostering a motivating work environment.

Facilitate Scrum events and relationships between different stakeholders;

Accompany and support the team and stakeholders to improve ways of working and gain maturity;

Contribute to the organization of the team to improve its performance and maturity, reduce wasted time and simplify its execution;

Create a work environment that promotes skill development, teamwork, creativity, a nd recognition of team members' achievements;

Expose the team to best development practices;

Support the Product Owner (PO) in their practice and development, as well as in establishing, prioritizing, and updating the product backlog to ensure the successful delivery of the team's initiatives and roadmap;

Participate in the continuous improvement of Agile practices;

Support the evolution of agility within the organization;

Actively facilitate sprint execution by monitoring progress, following up on action items and impediments, and ensuring accurate updates in Atlassian Suite and other delivery management tools;

Identify, track, and actively remove impediments, escalating when resolution falls outside the team's control.

Keys to your success

Scrum certifications or other relevant certifications;

Minimum 5 years of experience in the technology field, including 3 years as a Scrum Master;

Proven experience managing multiple teams;

Experience participating in large-scale deliveries involving integrated planning of multiple products or teams;

Mastery of Scrum concepts;

Knowledge of Atlassian Suite tools, including Confluence, Jira, and Advanced Roadmaps.

University degree in computer science or a related field.

Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, an advanced level of English is required, in particular to communicate regularly with clients outside of Quebec.

Our mission, your future

As a global network of trusted advisors, we create cutting-edge technological solutions to overcome today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs. It all starts with the collaboration of a diverse team of passionate innovators, each driven to make a difference. Together, we challenge the status quo and push each other to new heights.

Ready to leave your mark on engaging mandates and shape the future through digital transformation and strategic consulting? Take your ambitions to the next level and discover your next exciting challenge with us!

Our offer

Balance that works for you: Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. With flexible work options and our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most.

Support for your well-being: Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. You’ll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.

Continuous growth and learning: Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs and a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up to achieve your ambitions.

Ownership with opportunity: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a shareholder, directly benefiting from our collective achievements.

Our commitments

Equal employment opportunity : Alithya is committed to providing an inclusive workplace through the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

An inclusive path to success: Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations , we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page: https://www.alithya.com/en/accessibility .