Sr. Scrum Master.

Our Client, a large Investment Bank, is urgently looking to hire a Sr. Scrum Master .

Location: Toronto, ON

Hybrid: 4 days in office

Contract to hire after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to ensure alignment across Agile teams and stakeholders.
• Support the team in achieving the PI or sprint goals and remove any impediments that hinder progress.
• Promote collaboration among cross‑functional team members, including developers, business analysts, UX designers, and architects.
• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well‑defined, prioritized, and meets the definition of ready.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on team performance, OKRs/KPIs and delivery timelines.
• Apply change and risk management principles to the team can adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Proactively identify risks and dependencies, working with the team and stakeholders to mitigate them effectively.
• Facilitate big‑room planning sessions and other collaborative events to align multiple teams on shared goals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role in a fast‑paced, Agile environment. Facilitated PI planning, JIRA and reported on performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, Scrum framework, and Kanban practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members and stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certifications are preferred.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Temporary; Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Project Management; Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking.