Our Client is seeking up to eight (8) Scrum Masters to work on service innovation, program review and digital transformation projects. The Scrum Master(s) will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams will 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.

The Scrum Master(s) will primarily work remotely; however, the Scrum Master(s) may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice. Time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to our Client.

Some travel within Alberta may be required to conduct field research and user interviews. Must be Canadian Citizen to apply and work within Canada at all times.

Skills

Scrum Master Certification, Agile, Web Services, UX/Service Design

Type

Contract

Experience Required/Mandatory Skills

• Active professional Scrum Master certification.
• Knowledge of various software development methodologies (i.e. agile, waterfall, scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Experience delivering training sessions via web-based interactive technology i.e. TEAMs. (2+ years)
• Experience leading and facilitating key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives. (2+ years)
• Experience leading and mentoring team(s) in agile principles, policies and procedures. (2+ years)
• Experience planning work that aligns to product owner priorities (Sprint planning and backlog planning). (2+ years)
• Experience with Agile methodology. (2+ years)
• Experience with software development processes, and all associated best practices, methods, standards, tools, and policies. (5+ years)
• Experience working on agile software development and modern, service design based product delivery comparable in size and complexity for a large organization such as state, provincial, or federal government or a private company with 5,000 or more employees or for a startup or small business addressing a complex challenge at scale. (2+ years)

Nice To Have Skills

• Directly related experience in web service or development. (5+ years)
• Experience developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships across the organization, including executive level. (5+ years)
• Experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches. (1+ year)

Location

Edmonton/Remote

Work Environment

1 year with 1 possible 2-year extension

Hourly Rate

Negotiable