Scrum Master

Appnovation Technologies • Toronto, ON

9h

About The Position

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities. Appnovation helps brands thrive through innovative, people-inspired experiences and solutions. By embracing the powerful combination of technology and agility, we seamlessly integrate strategy, experience, design, development and analytics. We create standout digital experiences by collaborating with brands to understand the individual challenges and goals for every initiative. Focusing on our clients' customers, we effectively combine empathy, evidence and real-world insight so that solutions are derived from truth and meaning. Appnovation is an award-winning team dedicated to inspiring possibilities.

As a Scrum Master with Appnovation, you'll be responsible for managing multi-functional teams in the business of consulting, designing, developing, training and supporting digital transformation and digital marketing solutions for our clients around the world.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of Agile Project Management or proven Scrum Master experience in a digital agency, professional services or consulting environment, with a focus on running multiple concurrent scrum teams
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Must have either Scrum Master Certification or hands-on Agile experience that can be described in detail
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to effectively communicate across different levels of the organization
• Exceptional planning, organizational, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with clients and discussing technical and business requirements
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with team members, establish roles and responsibilities, provide direction and foster effective team skills to complete tasks on time
• Able to estimate project costs, set deadlines, and effectively manage teams of professionals to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks is a plus (Kanban, Crystal, XP, SAFe, etc.)
• Business analysis and requirements management experience
• A solid understanding of, or hands-on experience with, software development, including mobile development, web development or multi-tech platform implementation

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects for Appnovation's global and growing list of clients
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and maintain costs to remain within or under budget
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
• Work with Product Owners to handle backlog grooming and new requests
• Facilitate internal communications and be the point of contact with external stakeholders
• Estimate and track project velocity, costs, develop resource plans, and assess potential issues and risks
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks and guide teams to higher levels of scrum maturity
• Resolve conflicts, remove obstacles, and help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables meet high quality standards at the end of each sprint
• Identify and provide recommendations for process improvement in project delivery
• Help build a productive and enjoyable environment where team members own the product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed