Scrum Master Job at Zortech Solutions, Canada

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  • Zortech Solutions
  • Canada

Job Description

Scrum Master

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Industry: Finance

Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to join our team in Montreal. The successful candidate will be a key player in our agile transformation, coaching and empowering our development teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will be a servant-leader, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices, and actively working to remove impediments, manage risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Agile Facilitation:
    • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
    • Ensure the team understands and follows Scrum principles and practices.
    • Promote a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring a safe space for open communication and healthy conflict.
  • Coaching & Mentoring:
    • Coach the development team on self-organization and cross-functionality.
    • Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring a clear understanding of product goals and scope.
    • Mentor less-experienced colleagues and other teams on agile methodologies and best practices.
  • Impediment Removal & Risk Management:
    • Identify and proactively remove any impediments or obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
    • Manage and help mitigate risks and issues, escalating to the appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
    • Protect the team from external distractions and interferences.
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication:
    • Facilitate effective communication between the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and other internal and external stakeholders.
    • Report on team progress and performance using relevant metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown).
    • Ensure transparency and visibility of the team's work to all stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and help the team conduct effective retrospectives.
    • Encourage the team to find innovative solutions and experiment with new ways of working.
    • Lead the team in refining their processes and enhancing their productivity.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in a true agile environment.
    • Experience working within the financial industry is a significant asset.
    • Proven experience in coordinating and/or leading large, cross-functional teams.
    • Experience with project management is a plus.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency with agile management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
    • Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) is an asset.
    • Familiarity with transactional data reporting and financial products (e.g., OTC products) is highly desirable for specific roles.
  • Certifications (one or more of the following is an asset):
    • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
    • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
    • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
  • Personal Attributes & Competencies:
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
    • High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • A strong sense of accountability and a customer-focused mindset.
    • Bilingualism (French and English) is often an asset in the Montreal market.


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