Scrum Master - REMOTE

Advantages
• Work on high-profile digital transformation initiatives that directly improve public services for Albertans.
• Enjoy a flexible remote work arrangement with occasional travel to Edmonton for collaborative sessions.
• Gain experience in a specialized digital delivery hub that prioritizes human-centered design and modern data practices.
• Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams including UX designers, service designers, and product owners.
• Secure a long-term contract with a consistent full-time schedule across multiple innovative projects.

Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor cross-functional product delivery teams in agile principles and procedures to ensure consistent delivery.
• Facilitate all key agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, product demos, and retrospectives.
• Identify and remove roadblocks or distractions that interfere with sprint commitments and team progress.
• Coach product owners on effective reporting, release planning, and long-term roadmap development.
• Maintain and report on delivery metrics using tools like burndown charts and velocity tracking to ensure transparency.
• Promote a self-organizing team culture while acting as the primary guide for backlog refinement and sprint execution.
• Participate in digital service activities such as user research and usability testing to stay aligned with citizen needs.

Qualifications
• Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is required for this position.
• Five years of experience working within a professional agile development environment.
• Four years of experience leading and facilitating key agile ceremonies and product demonstrations.
• Two years of experience coaching teams on agile methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience using agile backlog management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps to track progress and quality.

Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your agile expertise to a forward-thinking environment dedicated to innovation and service excellence. If you are a collaborative leader who excels at navigating complex digital landscapes and helping teams reach their full potential, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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