Scrum Master

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for Scrum Masters to work on service innovation, program review, and digital transformation projects, working as part of cross-functional program review and product delivery teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor cross-functional program review and product delivery teams in agile principles, policies, and procedures.

• Lead and facilitate key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, sprint reviews, product demos, retrospectives, and refinement. This could also include ad hoc sessions.

• Facilitate effective delivery of Services and deliverables by the cross-functional program review and product delivery teams through coaching and guiding the product owner and the team.

• Coach the team on the application of agile methodology including how to provide effective estimates and sprint commitments, how to adjust for external dependencies, how to eliminate blocking issues, etc.

• Promote the achievement of sprint goals and commitments, by acting as the intermediary between the product owner and team.

• Guide the product owner on reporting, release planning, and road mapping.

• Maintain delivery metrics and report on product-level plans, progress, and quality assurance using project management tools and Artifacts such as sprint burndown/velocity charts, product backlogs, and sprint backlogs. The Scrum Master(s) will be required to report on progress to the Province as directed.

• Participate in digital service delivery activities, such as user research and usability testing.

Qualifications:

Must-Have Qualifications

• Professional Licenses/Certification
  • Active Certified Scrum Master certification (attach certification).
    
    
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of various software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
    
    
• Work Experience
  • 2 years : Experience delivering training sessions via web-based interactive technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
  • 2 years : Experience leading and facilitating key Agile ceremonies.
  • 2 years : Experience leading and mentoring team(s) in Agile principles, policies, and procedures.
  • 2 years : Experience planning work that aligns with product owner priorities.
  • 2 years : Experience with Agile methodology.
  • 5 years : Experience with software development processes and all associated best practices.
  • 2 years : Experience working on Agile software development and modern, service design-based projects.
    
    
    
    

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Work Experience
  • 5 years : Directly related experience in web services or development.
  • 5 years : Experience developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships across diverse teams.
  • 2 years : Experience working in or for the public sector.
  • 1 year : Experience working with teams that apply UX design, service design, or design thinking methodologies.
    
    
    
    

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 11559