Scrum Master

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for Scrum Masters who will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams work collaboratively and collectively participate in a full range of activities including field research, backlog definition and refinement, and sprint planning and execution. Projects review the current state of services, identify future opportunities, and then deliver new services that are efficient, effective, and affordable.

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 GoA product owner and the team. Specifically:

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

• Guide the GoA 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.

• The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.

Qualifications:

• Active professional Scrum Master certification (PSM). Certificate must be attached.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience coaching teams on Agile methodologies, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Minimum 4 years’ experience leading and facilitating key Agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, product demonstrations, and retrospectives.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working within an Agile development environment.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering training sessions via web-based interactive technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

• Minimum 2 years’ experience planning work that aligns to Product Owner priorities (Sprint planning and backlog planning).

• Minimum 2 years’ experience using Agile backlog management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with software development processes and associated best practices, methods, standards, tools, and policies.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in or for the public sector.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.

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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.

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Job Number: 12526