Senior Scrum Master: Drive Agile Excellence & Delivery

Appnovation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Appnovation is seeking a Scrum Master to lead multiple concurrent scrum teams delivering digital transformation and development projects for clients worldwide.

You will coach teams in Agile frameworks, coordinate sprints, backlogs, stand-ups, and ensure high-quality deliverables within budget and schedule.

Strong English communication, 3–4 years of Agile PM or Scrum Master experience in a digital agency, and Scrum Master certification are required.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of Agile Project Management or Scrum Master experience in a digital agency
• Strong knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Experience with other Agile frameworks such as Kanban, Crystal, XP, SAFe will be a plus
• Must have Scrum Master Certification or hands-on Agile experience
• Strong English communication skills across organizational levels
• Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple concurrent scrum teams for a global, growing client list
• Manage project timelines, budgets and costs within or under budget
• Plan and execute sprints, retrospectives and daily stand-ups
• Collaborate with Product Owners on backlog grooming and new requests
• Facilitate internal communications and serve as the contact with external stakeholders
• Estimate velocity, track costs, develop resource plans and assess risks
• Coach teams in Agile practices to raise scrum maturity
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to improve delivery
• Ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards at sprint end
• Recommend process improvements in project delivery
• Foster a productive environment where teams own the product

Skills

Agile Project Management

Scrum Master

Stakeholder communication

Team facilitation

Education

Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Appnovation is seeking a Scrum Master to lead multiple concurrent scrum teams delivering digital transformation and development projects for clients worldwide.

You will coach teams in Agile frameworks, coordinate sprints, backlogs, stand-ups, and ensure high-quality deliverables within budget and schedule.

Strong English communication, 3–4 years of Agile PM or Scrum Master experience in a digital agency, and Scrum Master certification are required.