Scrum Master - Guidewire Delivery to lead Agile delivery and foster high-performing Scrum teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an ideal role for professionals with over 8 years of experience in Agile project delivery, particularly within the insurance domain and the Guidewire ecosystem.
Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
What You Will Do:
• Lead and facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, organizational, or interpersonal blockers to maintain delivery momentum.
• Coach team members on Agile practices and foster a self-organizing, cross-functional team culture.
• Strengthen collaboration and transparency across development, business, and stakeholder teams.
• Ensure alignment with Agile principles, Scrum best practices, and organizational governance frameworks.
• Track, manage, and report on delivery metrics including sprint burndown, capacity, and velocity.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog grooming, prioritization, and user story refinement.

• Manage dependencies across user stories and delivery streams using JIRA and SharePoint.
• Capture and action feedback during retrospectives to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high-quality user stories with clear acceptance criteria and definitions of done.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, focusing on Scrum methodologies.
• Guidewire implementation experience is mandatory.
• Scrum certification (e.g., PSM, CSM, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Agile delivery experience in the insurance industry is an asset.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor Agile teams toward continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in cross-functional and matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Note: Candidates must be in Canada and have an Open Work Permit/PR/Citizenship or otherwise be eligible to work in Canada.

• Skilled in identifying risks, managing dependencies, and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools like JIRA and collaboration platforms like SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivery and results.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.