Scrum Master

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

About the Role

The Scrum Master is responsible for driving team effectiveness by identifying and removing impediments, supporting the team, and encouraging practices in accordance with agile principles. This role is part of the Global Fraud Technology team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
  • Coach the development team and help lead and ensure the "agile mindset" is fully adopted and understood.
  • Inculcate core agile values of focus, commitment, respect, openness, and courage into the team's ground rules through leading by example.
  • Assess and coach the team to higher levels of performance, tracking acceleration metrics.
  • Guide the development team on how to integrate agile ceremonies and values into daily work.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies, including iteration planning, iteration review, retrospectives, and daily standups.
  • Create a forum for discussing vision, goals, and Product Backlog items amongst the team.
  • Apply techniques for effective workflow visualization and management (e.g., Kanban or Scrum Boards).
  • Identify, manage, and help mitigate issues and risks, with emphasis on timely removal of impediments for the team and/or directing obstacles to appropriate owners for quick resolution.
  • Facilitate identifying and enacting improvement strategies to increase the productivity of the team and quality of deliverables.
  • Develop and nurture strong partnering relationships with Product Owner/Business Sponsor and stakeholders.
  • Influence a wide range of stakeholders (business, compliance, Legal, IT, etc.) to remove impediments and maximize team output.
  • Support and educate the Product Owner on agile principles and practices to preserve the team from external pressures which may inhibit its productivity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer engineering, business, Information sciences, or other related field.
  • 10+ years of IT experience.
  • 5+ years of performing hands-on Scrum Master role.
  • 7+ years of People Management experience and/or leading large cross-functional/cross-regional teams on major organizational projects, preferably in an agile work environment.
  • Project Management experience with a strong understanding of agile project management principles and practices coupled with working experience as a Scrum Master in a recent project/initiative.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Individual may have Scrum Master Certification (CSM).

What's in it for you?

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
  • Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
  • Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital, and much more.

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