Scrum Master

Scrum Master - GOAPRDJP

1-year Contract

4 positions - 2 submissions 

ST
Edmonton

work remotely; however, may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province.

Project Overview
The Government of Alberta (GoA) has embarked on transforming the work of government to deliver simpler, more efficient, and better services for the citizens of Alberta, thereby ensuring that the needs of Albertans are effectively met in the digital age. The Province has a strategic role within government to drive efficiencies, innovation and modernization. The Digital Design and Delivery Division (DDD) is the Provinces new centre for digital delivery. It was established to maximize capability and confidence in modern digital practice by ensuring service quality and value through standards and controls. This includes utilizing human-centred design approaches together with agile methodology and modern data practices.
DDD works in partnership with GoA ministries to deliver programs that better serve Albertans.

DDD requires up to four (4) Scrum Masters to work with DDD on service innovation, program review, and digital transformation projects across the GoA. The Scrum Master(s) will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams, led by GoA product owners and DDD work collaboratively, and collectively participate in a full range of activities including field research, backlog definition and refinement, and sprint planning and execution. Digital transformation projects review the current state of services, identify future opportunities, and then deliver new services that are efficient, effective and affordable.
Scrum Master(s) identify and remove roadblocks and distractions that affect sprint commitments and prevent delivery of product features. Scrum Master(s) will be responsible for the management of the agile sprint process for cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. Scrum Master(s) will provide leadership and mentoring in agile principles, policies, and procedures, to enable the teams to self-organize and deliver consistently on sprint deliverables. Scrum Master(s) will be expected to manage communication, maximize transparency, disseminate information related to service delivery, and resolve any conflict when it arises.

Scope of Services
The Scrum Master(s) will be required on a full-time basis, working across two (2) to three (3) projects. Time, location, and frequency of work will vary depending on the needs of the particular project. At the end of each term, it is expected that the Scrum Master(s) may work a maximum of 1,960 hours, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Province. However, Scrum Master(s) may be required to work fewer or more hours depending on the nature and needs of their work, as directed by the Province.
Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:

• Lead and mentor cross-functional program review and product delivery teams in agile principles, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and facilitate key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, sprint reviews, product demos, retrospectives, and refinement. This could also include ad hoc sessions.
• Facilitate effective delivery of Services and deliverables by the cross-functional program review and product delivery teams through coaching and guiding the GoA product owner and the team. Specifically:
  o Coach the team on the application of agile methodology including how to provide effective estimates and sprint commitments, how to adjust for external dependencies, how to eliminate blocking issues, etc.
  o Promote the successful achievement of sprint goals and commitments, by acting as the intermediary between the GoA product owner and team.
  o Guide the GoA product owner on reporting, release planning, and road-mapping.
  Maintain delivery metrics and report on product level plans, progress, and quality assurance using project management tools and Artifacts such as sprint burndown/velocity charts, product backlogs, and sprint backlogs. The Scrum Master(s) will be required to report on progress to the Province as directed.
  Participate in digital service delivery activities, such as user research and usability testing.
  The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.

Must-Have's:

• Active professional Scrum Master certification (PSM). Please attach certificate.
• Experience in coaching teams on Agile methodologies, facilitating agile ceremonies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. 2 years
• Experience leading and facilitating key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives. 4 years
• Experience working within an agile development environment. 5 years

Nice-to-Have's:

• Experience delivering training sessions via web-based interactive technology i.e. TEAMs. 2 years
• Experience planning work that aligns to product owner priorities (Sprint planning and backlog planning). 2 years
• Experience with Agile backlog management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps. 2 years
• Experience with software development processes and all associated best practices, methods, standards, tools and policies. 5 years
• Experience with the Government of Alberta's Information Technology/Information Management policies, standards and guidelines. 2 years
• Experience working in or for the public sector. 2 years
• Experience working within a registries modernization project. 2 years
• Experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches. 2 years