Job Description & How to Apply Below
Type of Employment:
Contract
Title:
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Term: 12 months contract with extension
Location:
Ottawa – Hybrid once a week
Job r: C1270
Overview
We are looking for a Scrum Master Service Provider to support us by creating the conditions for the team to frequently deliver high-user value / high-quality products, allow the team to self-organize, remove impediments, shield the team from outside distractions, and continuously promote and support the team’s use of Agile methods.
The Scrum Master Service Provider is to focus on developing a new and innovative solution for aggregating and displaying company information and will be a facilitator who supports team members in applying Agile practices, processes, and behaviors for executing effectively and with quality; raises the performance of delivery teams through impediment management, continuous improvement, and ceremony facilitation.
Primary Responsibilities
Support continuous delivery of top priority work
Adoption and consistent use of agile techniques, tools, and standard practices
Create a positive working environment for teams to self-organize and raise performance
Promoting and supporting the use of agile and project management
Acting as a servant-leader for the Team by ensuring dependent stakeholders and team are interacting effectively
Working with Product Owner to utilize techniques for effective Product Backlog management;
Helping the Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items;
Understanding product planning in an empirical environment
Understanding and practicing agility
Coaching the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality
Helping the Development Team to create high-value products
Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving
Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
Removing impediments to the Development Team’s progress
Facilitating problem solving meeting and other events as requested or needed
Specific Project Requirements
Minimum 1-3 years as a dedicated Scrum Master
Minimum 1-3 years as a project manager
Intermediate knowledge of the Agile principles
Top Skills Required
Scrum Alliance or Disciplined Agile certification
Knowledge of SDLC
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Other Skills Required
Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques:
User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing
Completed an undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or Business Administration
Experience working in financial services, banking or insurance industries
Experience in software development
Experience/knowledge in Agile tools such as Jira or ADO
Assets
Knowledge and experience with mainframe technologies and Concepts.
Experience as a Release manager or Delivery manager
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