Senior Scrum Master – Data & Analytics

Senior Scrum Master - Data & Analytics

Bring your expertise to the insurance sector for our client and become part of a collaborative data and analytics environment focused on effective Agile delivery. This opportunity will allow you to support high-performing teams, encourage continuous improvement, and contribute to a dynamic solution development process driven by collaboration and shared objectives.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $60-65 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $70-75 per hour.
• 5-month maternity leave contract.
• Potential for extension or permanent employment.
• Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Hybrid work, with in-office attendance once or twice per month.
• Travel of less than 25%.
• Work location in Waterloo, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Scrum processes and support the Product Owner with release planning and backlog management.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Identify, manage, and help mitigate issues and risks, with particular emphasis on the timely removal of team impediments or directing obstacles to the appropriate owners for quick resolution.
• Ensure proper documentation, including the 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 policies and procedures for delivery and implementation.
• Build high-performing teams that produce successful deliverables and work effectively through individual and team coaching.
• Strengthen the team’s understanding and application of Agile and Scrum principles.
• Ensure the team’s actions align with project goals and vision.
• Bring transparency to Business, IT, and Operations organizations regarding the team’s progress and Agile processes.
• Identify trade-offs between short- and long-term benefits to drive a shared vision between the team and Product Owner.
• Foster a continuous learning environment and help teams adapt to changing circumstances.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Agile delivery, transformation, training, or coaching.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum environments.
• Experience with Agile principles and managing teams and team dynamics.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, tracking team-level metrics, and removing blockers.
• Ability to coach and mentor multiple roles on a Scrum team, build relationships, and navigate organizations.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) certification.
• SAFe certification.
• Delivery or software development background.
• Experience managing Data & Analytics projects.
• Experience coaching development teams.
• Experience using and implementing AI solutions.

Soft skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to share information promptly and clearly.
• Strong team leadership, with the ability to assess team spirit, facilitate positive team dynamics, and drive necessary improvement actions.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High-energy and passionate outlook, with the ability to influence others.
• Ability to build trust and rapport that creates a comfortable and effective workplace.
• Assertiveness and confidence to be a voice of authority. (Preferred).
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and develop productive working relationships with internal stakeholders across the region and globally. (Preferred).

Eligibility Requirements

• Reliability Status Clearance eligibility requires having lived and worked in Canada for the past 5 consecutive years.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.