Scrum Master

Iris's Fortune 100 direct client is looking Scrum Master. Please find below Job description and share me your updated resume at [email protected].

Job Title: Scrum Master (Banking Domain)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 4 days onsite in a week)

• 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 stakeholder.
• Supporting the team in achieving the PI or sprint goals and removing 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 ensure 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:

• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You have 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