Our leading Government client is looking for a Sr Scrum Master to join their team on a 24 month term. This position will be primarily remote with some hybrid work involved. Candidates must be located in Manitoba.

Job Details: 

We’re looking for an experienced Scrum Master to lead and support Agile development teams by championing Agile values, principles, and practices. In this role, you’ll act as a coach, facilitator, and servant leader—helping teams stay focused, remove roadblocks, and continuously improve their workflow. You’ll work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business needs. Success in this position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a solid grasp of Agile methodologies and software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Practices: Guide the team in Agile adoption and ensure ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives are run effectively.
• Empower the Team: Encourage self-organization and accountability, while creating a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous feedback.
• Clear Roadblocks: Proactively identify issues that may slow down progress and work with internal and external stakeholders to remove them.
• Coach and Support: Mentor team members on Agile values and best practices, and help them understand their roles and responsibilities in the process.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog, and ensure strong alignment between development and business goals.
• Track Progress: Use metrics like velocity and burndown charts to monitor performance and provide regular updates to stakeholders, offering insights for improvement.
• Handle Conflict: Address team conflicts constructively and promote healthy dialogue to maintain a positive and productive team dynamic.
• Drive Improvement: Foster a mindset of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation, reflection, and adoption of better practices over time.
• Project Coordination: Assist program and project managers in planning and tracking progress using Agile and collaboration tools.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Certification in Agile practices (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles and tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and manage changing priorities with ease.
• Demonstrated political awareness and professionalism in handling complex team dynamics.
• A strong track record of leading successful, high-impact projects.
• A servant leadership approach—prioritizing the growth and performance of the team.

Please note:

• A clear criminal background check will be required before starting and must be maintained throughout the contract. An enhanced background check may be necessary for certain projects; any issues must be resolved independently.
• A skills matrix is required for submission
• Education/certificates are required for submission
• 2 references must be provided as part of submission 

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.