Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced contract Scrum Master to lead enterprise Agile teams in delivering high-quality tech solutions. You will act as a servant leader and coach, eliminating delivery blockers, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with business goals. This is a 12 month contract that requires 3 days onsite in downtown Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives, Refinement).

• Track team performance (Velocity, Burndown, Cycle/Lead Time) using Jira dashboards to maintain delivery transparency.

• Identify and resolve technical impediments, delivery risks, and cross-team dependencies.

• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Tech Leaders to manage priorities and expectations.

• Promote continuous improvement and foster self-organizing, high-performing teams.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of dedicated Scrum Master experience; 7+ years in technology project delivery.

• Proven track record in large, complex enterprise environments managing software delivery teams.

• Mandatory Certification (at least one): CSM, PSM (I, II, III), SSM, or A-CSM.

• Hands-on experience with Jira & Confluence; familiar with SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and cloud concepts (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Understanding of scaled Agile (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, or Scrum@Scale), strong conflict resolution, and the ability to influence without authority.

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Engineering, Business, or a related field.