Apply for Scrum Master

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a motivated and collaborative Scrum Master to support cross-functional teams in delivering value to our customers. In this role, you will facilitate agile processes, champion Scrum values, and drive continuous improvement to enhance team performance and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver value to customers.

• Reinforce Agile and Scrum practices to encourage teams to work with agility.

• Facilitate scrum ceremonies and other sessions as needed.

• Promote agile practices while consistently reinforcing scrum theory and values.

• Build relationships to foster engagement encourage collaboration.

• Remove or escalate impediments to the scrum team’s progress.

• Protect the team from internal and external distractions.

• Lead process management and improvement practices to ensure the team improves how they deliver value.

• Assist the Product Owner in ensuring that scope, commitments, and line of sight targets are understood by everyone on the scrum team.

• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings, facilitating communication between teams, etc.

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or computer science and at least five years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Experience working in Agile Scrum.

• Relevant certifications.

Required Skills:

• In-depth understanding of agile principles and scrum frameworks.

• Ability to analyze and resolve a wide range of impediments that are strategic, organizational, or technical.

• Confident communicator, facilitator, and relationship-builder.

• Skilled collaborator able to reinforce agile principles with colleagues.

• Innovator with sound business judgment.

• Team player with demonstrated ability to help others succeed.

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About Affinity: 

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12025

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