Scrum Master II
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master II to support multiple Agile development teams within a large-scale transformation initiative.
The successful candidate will lead 2–3 Scrum teams, helping drive Agile delivery, improve team performance, remove impediments, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong experience working in scaled Agile environments and software development teams.
Contract Details
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Extension Potential: Yes
- Permanent Conversion Potential: Yes
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Downtown Toronto – 2 days per week on site (could increase in the future)
- Overtime: Not anticipated
- Travel: Not required
- Rate: $75-87/h (INC)
Project Overview
- The successful candidate will support a long-term strategic transformation initiative focused on delivering business value and improving operational outcomes.
- The role will involve leading approximately 2–3 Agile teams, consisting of 8–10 team members overall, while helping ensure alignment, collaboration, and consistent delivery across the broader initiative.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Scrum Master to contribute to a high-impact transformation program with potential for contract extension or permanent conversion.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement and organizational change, adapting processes to maximize productivity across multiple Agile teams.
- Engage stakeholders to identify, manage, and resolve impediments that may impact delivery.
- Identify opportunities to improve Agile team performance and implement industry best practices.
- Ensure transparency of work by maintaining accurate and up-to-date Product Backlogs.
- Champion Agile practices, methodologies, and ceremonies.
- Provide guidance and coaching to teams on Scaled Agile principles and best practices.
- Ensure teams adhere to established Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits and maintain a predictable delivery flow.
- Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional support within teams.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and promote team engagement.
- Coordinate and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure appropriate stakeholder and control partner engagement.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date team assessments, metrics, and delivery information.
- Support teams in identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a software development environment.
- Demonstrated experience working within complex, scaled Agile environments.
- Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, methodologies, and ceremonies.
- Proficiency with Jira and Agile project management tools.
- Experience leading multiple Scrum teams simultaneously.
- Post-secondary education.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong facilitation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Servant leadership mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to identify critical path dependencies and potential delivery challenges.
- Data-driven approach to team performance, metrics, flow analysis, and Agile delivery health.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Master or SAFe Agile certification.
- Experience with alternative Agile methodologies, including Kanban.
- Familiarity with systems thinking or design thinking.
- Experience working in regulated industries.
- Exposure to DevOps and continuous delivery environments.
- Background in change management or organizational agility transformations.
- Undergraduate degree.
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