Senior Scrum Master

PBC Solutions (Canada); Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan (PSPP)

Generous paid leaves

Hybrid in-person & virtual work

Job summary

PBC Solutions is seeking a Regular Full-time Senior Scrum Master to lead technology projects and the agile sprint process from initiation to close-out. The role oversees Scrum Masters/Project Managers and ensures delivery commitments are met in a hybrid in-person and virtual environment on southern Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland.

Candidates with a Master’s or Bachelor’s in CS or related fields plus 2–5 years of related experience are encouraged to apply, with travel between offices

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile lifecycle management practices and tools.
• Multiple education pathways accepted with related experience.
• Equivalent combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leads technology teams, assigns work, ensures commitments.
• Manages a portfolio of scrum teams for product integration.
• Acts as project manager through all lifecycle phases.
• Plans project scope, deliverables and charter.
• Identifies risks and addresses obstacles.
• Maintains effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Tracks time in line with allocated budgets.

Education

Master’s degree in CS related field

Bachelor’s degree in CS related field

Diploma in CS related field

Certificate or CS coursework

Equivalent education+experience

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

PBC Solutions is looking for Regular Full-time Senior Scrum Master to join our growing team!

PBC Solutions is Headquartered in Saanichton, BC (a suburb of Victoria) and also has offices in Burnaby. We operate in a hybrid in-person and virtual environment and the successful candidate must be based on southern Vancouver Island (preferred) or in the Lower Mainland, with regular office presence required.

About PBC Solutions:

PBC Solutions Ltd. was created in 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary of PBC Health Benefits Society (operating as Pacific Blue Cross), #1 health benefits provider in BC. Our mandate is to design, transform, and deliver the benefits and claims administration services offered by governments and other large organizations along with our consortium partners DXC Advanced Solutions, NTT DATA, and EY.

Since the spring of 2023, PBC Solutions administers and leads the transformation and digitization of Health Insurance BC Services (HIBC) on behalf of the BC Ministry of Health. HIBC Services administers medically-necessary insured doctor and hospital services through the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and drug coverage through the PharmaCare and Fair PharmaCare programs. In the future, the business will expand to additional public and private client work.

Position Summary

The Senior Scrum Master leads a team of Scrum Masters/Project Managers and is responsible for leading technology project planning, design, implementation and close out, and for the management of the agile sprint process for scrum teams.

This position is designated as a Grid Level 27, with a range of $104,098 - $119,371 per year. This includes a Market Adjustment (MA) of 9.1%.

Primary Duties

• Leads technology teams, including assignment of work, and ensures results meet commitments and expectations.
• Ensures technology deliverables are completed
• Manages a portfolio of scrum teams to ensure integration between associated products.
• Acts as project manager throughout the initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out phases of the project management life-cycle.
• Leads project planning sessions to determine project scope, define project deliverables and develop project charter to align with the direction of the business.
• Develops options, strategies and approaches to address issues and service/program delivery needs using techniques such as cost benefit analysis, social and economic impact analyses.
• Develops terms of reference; drafts project plans to identify timelines, deliverables, methodologies, and resource requirements.
• Develops and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, businesses, and relevant provincial, municipal, and federal government partners.
• Monitors and evaluates project resources, processes, and progress, identify risks and obstacles, and takes or recommends action to address.
• Provides team leadership in accordance with agile principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures technology teams track time in alignment with the allocated budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a computer science related field and 2 years of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field and 3 years of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a computer science related field and 4 years related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in a computer science related field and 5 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience with Agile lifecycle management practices and tools.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience

• Certification as a Scrum Master.
• Experience working in service delivery organizations/programs.
• Managing Organizational Resources
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
• Building Partnerships with interested parties
• Conflict Management
• Relationship Building

Travel / Work Location:

PBC Solutions has offices in Saanichton, BC (a suburb of Victoria) and Burnaby. We operate in a hybrid in-person and virtual environment. Occasional travel between office locations may be required.

What's in it for you

We offer a robust health & dental benefits plan, with flexible options that will meet you and your family's needs. We also offer a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (PSPP), for all eligible employees, as well as various generous paid leaves.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status.

PBC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

To request an accommodation in completing this application, pre-employment testing, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Preference may be given to Canadian Citizens and permanent residents.

Please note, if selected for this opportunity, you will be required to undergo a background check in accordance with PBC Solutions policies.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.