Sr. Scrum Master.

Iris Software Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm in Toronto is urgently seeking an experienced Sr. Scrum Master to join their team. This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, supporting teams in achieving their goals, and ensuring efficient collaboration among cross-functional members. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong facilitation and coaching skills in a fast-paced Agile environment. This is a hybrid position, requiring 4 days in the office, with a potential conversion to a permanent role after 6 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Experience facilitating PI planning and reporting on performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of the Scrum framework and Kanban practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Support the team in achieving their sprint goals and remove impediments.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile principles

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Strong communication

Education

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Our Client, a large Investment Bank, is urgently looking to hire a Sr. Scrum Master.

Location: Toronto, ON

Hybrid: 4 days in office

Contract to hire after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to ensure alignment across Agile teams and stakeholders.
• Support the team in achieving the PI or sprint goals and remove any impediments that hinder progress.
• Promote collaboration among cross‑functional team members, including developers, business analysts, UX designers, and architects.
• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well‑defined, prioritized, and meets the definition of ready.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on team performance, OKRs/KPIs and delivery timelines.
• Apply change and risk management principles to the team can adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Proactively identify risks and dependencies, working with the team and stakeholders to mitigate them effectively.
• Facilitate big‑room planning sessions and other collaborative events to align multiple teams on shared goals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role in a fast‑paced, Agile environment. Facilitated PI planning, JIRA and reported on performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, Scrum framework, and Kanban practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members and stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certifications are preferred.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Temporary; Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Project Management; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking.