Scrum Master - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position OverviewNumber of Positions: 1Language: This role operates in English.Work Model: HybridAlternate Title: n/aAdditional Information:The work location for this role is flexible to Calgary, Guelph and Toronto.The Emerging Business Model (EBM) Tech team exists to deliver proactive embedded products that delight customers and partners in their moment of need. We design, build, and deliver digital first platform and services that enable data differentiated and hyper-personalized insurance propositions within ecosystem partners’ experiences. If you like the idea of engineering innovation at scale through digital, analytics, automation and contributing to a wide variety of next-gen integrated propositions, we think you’ll love working at EBM Tech! As the Scrum Master you will be a key stakeholder in the delivery of initiatives supporting the Emerging Business Models. You will apply scrum methodologies and disciplines while overseeing key project deliverables across multiple streams of work and working with various internal stakeholders to achieve results.Technologies you have experience with:

• You have experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• You have experience with Monday.com, Slack and Trello.

What you’re responsible for:

• Identifying agile framework applicable for various projects and initiatives.
• Advocating adoption of agile principles and ways of working including coaching stakeholders to support uptake.
• Setting up governance frameworks, cadences and boards to enable the team to successful delivery.
• Facilitating all scrum ceremonies such as standup, planning, review, and retrospective sessions.
• Offering support to the team in managing the backlog and facilitating grooming and sprint review sessions to support incremental delivery of products or services.
• Integrating change management activities, negotiating with key project stakeholders, and chairing project meetings.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with all project stakeholders, including communicating plans and providing status updates to interdependent teams.
• Participating in the planning process to align objectives with project priorities and maximize resource utilization and results.

To be successful:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• You have 5-7 years of experience in Information Technology or a related business field.
• You have a post-secondary degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• You have strong knowledge of project management practices and methodologies and successful project life cycle experience, including business systems expertise.
• You have expertise applying well documented Agile techniques, including user stories, backlog tracking, burndown techniques, velocity, Acceptance Test driven development and Continuous Testing.
• Having the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or equivalent certification is an asset.

What to expect:

• You will travel occasionally.
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What we offer:

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Interested in applyingClick apply now to submit your current resume and cover letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, your professional experience and how you think you can make a difference at Co-operators. We look forward to learning more about you and we welcome you to follow us on LinkedIn.Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individuals from all identity groups to apply. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.Quick Apply

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