Scrum Master – illumin

Title of the Job: Scrum Master

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: What You Will Do:

• Lead Agile ceremonies and longer-term planning exercises such as Release Planning.
• Mentor Scrum Teams and stakeholders in Agile principles, fostering continuous improvement, self-organization, and accountability.
• Partner with the Product Owner to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and clearly understood by the team.
• Support the team in using metrics to track progress, maintain transparency, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and dependencies to enhance value delivery.
• Encourage team ownership and informed decision-making, promoting a collaborative and empowered team environment.
• Guide the organization in scaling Agile practices, assessing and elevating Scrum maturity, and refining processes.
• Leverage Agile tools effectively to drive planning, visibility, and predictability, ensuring they support team performance and decision-making.

What You Will Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in Agile practices, including at least 3 years as a Scrum Master. Experience with Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe) is preferred.
• Deep understanding of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira.
• Familiarity with concepts such as version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and basic understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience in building high-performance teams and fostering a psychologically safe work environment that encourages experimentation and growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and establish attainable goals.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on Agile best practices.
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Certified Scrum Master).
• Experience with managing organizational change or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring teams and individuals.
• Knowledge of advertising technologies, DSPs, or the ad tech ecosystem.
• Familiarity with other Agile methodologies and frameworks beyond Scrum.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

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