Scrum Master III

Location: Waterloo/ Toronto, ON - Hybrid (once per month in office)

Pay Rate: $65.69/hr - -$77.54/hr

Contract Length: 6 Months with possibility for extension

We at Raise are hiring a Scrum Master III for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they're now expanding their team to meet rising demand.

Responsibilities:

Monitor Scrum processes and support Product Owner on release planning and backlog management

Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint review, retrospectives, and daily standup

Identify, manage, and help mitigate issues and risks, with particular emphasis on timely removal of impediments for the team and/or directing obstacles to appropriate owners for quick resolution

Ensure that proper documentation (i.e. program vision statement, program backlog, program roadmap, release plan, sprint backlog, and increments) is prioritized and added to the team's backlog of work

Support compliance with clients' policies and procedures for delivery and implementation

Build high-performing teams who produce successful deliverables and work effectively via individual and team coaching

Strengthen the team's understanding of Agile / Scrum principles and ensure application of these practices

Ensure the team's actions are aligned with the project goals and vision

Bring transparency to Business, IT, and Operations organizations about the team's progress and Agile processes

Identify trade-offs between short and long-term advantages to drive shared vision between the team and Product Owner

Foster a continuous learning environment, helping teams adapt to changing circumstances

Critical Skills / Must-Haves:





3+ years of experience in agile delivery / transformation / training / coaching

5+ years of IT project management experience

Strong Understanding ofin Agile and Scrum environments

Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

Experience in Agile principles and managing teams/dynamics

Experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies, tracking team-level metrics and removing blockers

Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Comfort addressing conflict directly, including private coaching conversations

Ability to work effectively in a newly forming team with fresh turnover

Nice-to-Haves:

Delivery or software development background a plus

Experience coaching development teams is a plus

Assertive, with the confidence to be voice of authority

Well versed in navigating complex organizational structures and the capability to develop productive working relations with internal stakeholders across the region and globally

Financial services or insurance industry experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree required. Preferred backgrounds include: Computer Science (helps speak the same language as engineers), Business, Mathematics, Science-related disciplines

Scrum Coach certification is a nice-to-have.

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to share information promptly and clearly

Strong team leader able to assess team spirit, facilitate positive team dynamics,



and drive necessary actions to improve

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills

Ability to coach and mentor multiple roles on a Scrum team; skilled in building relationships and navigating through organizations

Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them

Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace

Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we're a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

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📌 Scrum Master III (Ontario)
🏢 Raise
📍 Ontario