Supply Chain PMO – Sr Scrum Master

Apex Systems; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to enable delivery across cross-functional supply chain pods, including transportation and warehousing workstreams. The role focuses on removing impediments, guiding Agile practices, and ensuring predictable business value delivery.

The candidate will operate in a fast-paced program, coordinating with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain backlog clarity, track velocity, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as Scrum Master for supply chain / logistics projects.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Ability to remove impediments and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile pods aligned to supply chain workstreams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams in Agile best practices to ensure consistent, predictable delivery of work.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and team ownership.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and clarity of user stories.
• Monitor team velocity, capacity, and delivery flow to optimize throughput.
• Provide governance, reporting and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile delivery

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Supply Chain PMO – Scrum Master

Job #: 3053213

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Scrum Masters to support a large-scale Supply Chain transformation initiative focused on modernizing distribution operations across transportation and warehousing domains.

This is a high-visibility, multi-year program designed to improve operational performance, increase delivery speed, and strengthen execution discipline across cross-functional Agile teams.

The Scrum Master will operate within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment, enabling Agile teams to execute effectively, removing impediments, and ensuring consistent delivery of business value.

Program Context

• Enterprise initiative focused on transportation, warehousing, order prioritization, and customer visibility
• Emphasis on improving delivery timelines, execution consistency, and operational efficiency
• Work executed through cross-functional “pod” structures aligned to specific supply chain workstreams
• Operates within a structured governance model requiring strong coordination, transparency, and accountability

Key Responsibilities

Agile Delivery & Team Enablement

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile pods aligned to supply chain workstreams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Guide teams in Agile best practices to ensure consistent, predictable delivery of work
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and team ownership

Backlog & Flow Management

• Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and clarity of user stories
• Support teams in maintaining sprint commitments and managing scope effectively
• Monitor team velocity, capacity, and delivery flow to optimize throughput
• Ensure transparency of work progress through Agile tools and reporting

Impediment Removal & Risk Management

• Identify and remove impediments that impact team delivery
• Proactively surface risks and dependencies across teams and workstreams
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve blockers and ensure progress continuity
• Escalate issues appropriately through established governance channels

Stakeholder Alignment & Communication

• Act as the facilitator between Agile teams and business, operations, and technology stakeholders
• Provide clear, consistent communication on sprint progress, risks, and outcomes
• Support alignment on priorities, scope, and delivery expectations
• Enable transparency across pods and leadership through reporting and updates

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain Agile artifacts including sprint boards, backlog status, and team metrics
• Provide consistent reporting on sprint outcomes, delivery health, and risks

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