Lead IT Scrum Master

Posted on 09 April 26 by Sima Sheidafar

  • Toronto, Ontario
  • $60 - $65 per Hour
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Job Description

Lead IT Scrum Master - JOB-35401

Prospective Start Date:  01 Jun 2026           
Prospective End Date: 01 Dec 2026  
Location: , Toronto ,  Down town 
Physical Presence: Hybrid - 4 days per week in office                                      


We are seeking an experienced IT Scrum Master with a strong development background to lead Agile delivery across digital banking initiatives. This role will support multiple squads focused on mobile and web enhancements within a fast paced environment.

What You Will Do

  • Champion Agile methodologies and mindset by promoting iterative delivery, collaboration, and business value driven outcomes
  • Remove impediments and drive delivery by proactively managing dependencies, applying critical thinking, and developing solutions to ongoing challenges
  • Facilitate team alignment by guiding discussions, enabling decision making, setting goals, and resolving conflicts
  • Support continuous improvement by fostering accountability, improving team productivity, and contributing to business analysis, user experience, and technical discussions
  • Collaborate within a scaled Agile environment, working closely with other Scrum Masters and cross functional teams to deliver capabilities on digital platforms
  • Communicate progress and outcomes transparently across stakeholders, including status updates, financial tracking, product demos, and retrospectives
  • Manage multiple concurrent Agile initiatives in a dynamic and fast paced setting

What You Bring

Must Have

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master with a strong track record of applying Agile principles and practices
  • Certified Scrum Master or Agile Practitioner designation
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven experience delivering medium to large scale projects in Agile environments
  • Expertise in Agile techniques such as user stories, burndown tracking, acceptance test driven development, and continuous testing
  • Experience working within SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Nice to Have

  • Solid background in IT delivery, including software development or systems analysis
  • Experience delivering complex web applications using Java, Springboot, and Angular
  • Familiarity with enterprise level Agile governance and project approval processes
  • Knowledge of test automation tools and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce defects

Additional Requirements

  • Experience managing multiple Agile squads within digital or consumer banking environments
  • Focus on delivering mobile and web based enhancements
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Experience in consumer banking is preferred, though broader banking experience is also considered




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Job Information

Rate / Salary

$60 - $65 per Hour

Sector

Financial - Insurance

Category

Contract

Skills / Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master with a strong track record of applying Agile principles and practicesCertified Scrum Master or Agile Practitioner designationStrong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levelsProven experience delivering medium to large scale projects in Agile environmentsExpertise in Agile techniques such as user stories, burndown tracking, acceptance test driven development, and continuous testingExperience working within SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworksStrong prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-35401

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