Position Title :: Scrum Master
Work Location :: Edmonton, AB
Position Type :: Contract
Duration :: 1+ years
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 Client product owner and the team. Specifically:
• 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.
• Promote the successful achievement of sprint goals and commitments, by acting as the intermediary between the client product owner and team.
• Guide the Client 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.