Scrum Master -Banking
BeachHeadCanada15 hours ago
ContractRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a CAN – IT – Scrum Master I and offers an exciting opportunity to facilitate agile practices, support multiple teams, and contribute to large-scale enterprise solutions. The Scrum Master will be responsible for guiding teams through Agile ceremonies, removing obstacles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. This position provides valuable experience in a reputable organization focusing on software development and wealth management solutions.
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a CAN – IT – Scrum Master I and offers an exciting opportunity to facilitate agile practices, support multiple teams, and contribute to large-scale enterprise solutions. The Scrum Master will be responsible for guiding teams through Agile ceremonies, removing obstacles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. This position provides valuable experience in a reputable organization focusing on software development and wealth management solutions.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring efficient time management and productive discussions.
- Proactively identify and resolve impediments, risks, and dependencies impacting team delivery, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to maintain momentum.
- Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and Scrum practices, helping foster a self-managed and high-performing team environment.
- Shield teams from external distractions, allowing focused delivery during sprints and maintaining a steady workflow.
- Promote transparent communication and collaboration within teams and across business units, ensuring alignment and clarity.
- Lead Program Increment (PI) planning sessions, guiding teams through quarterly planning cycles and ensuring delivery commitments.
- Manage alignment between technical teams, business partners, and other stakeholder groups to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Drive continuous process improvements by identifying workflow enhancements and facilitating change initiatives.
- Support the onboarding and shadowing periods, ensuring a smooth integration into team activities.
- Proven experience managing risks, impediments, and dependencies in an Agile setting.
- Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent).
- Strong experience with Program Increment planning and execution.
- Excellent facilitation skills, enabling effective meetings and collaboration.
- Great communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
- Detail-oriented mindset focused on quality and accuracy.
- Scaled Agile certification (e.g., SAFe).
- Experience working within banking or financial institutions.
- Knowledge of Release Train Engineer responsibilities and practices.
- Previous project management background or certifications.
- Familiarity with Agile tools and software development processes.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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