Senior Scrum Master (12 Month Contractor Role)

Job title: Senior Scrum Master (12 Month Contractor Role)

Company: MUFG Investor Services


Job description: Company DescriptionExperience something Brilliantly Different with a career at MUFG Investor Services.Who are we? In a nutshell, MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and we partner with over 480 loyal global investment firms to provide them with administration, asset services, banking and fund financing.We’re in 14 global locations and provide an exceptional hub of Brilliantly Different talent to thrive.#LI-HybridJob DescriptionAs the Scrum Master, you will lead and promote our Agile journey. You will work with colleagues in the Agile Practices Chapter to enable cross-functional self-managed teams. You will use your knowledge as well as hands-on experience with a range of agile and lean methodologies to promote the development of the agile mindset and guide us towards exceptional customer satisfaction.Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, IT, Agile Practices Lead you will:

• Support Product Owners on keeping transparent and up-to-date project KPIs and documentation, including sprint backlogs/product backlog, requirements refinement, and release plans
• Support Product Owner to develop product plans and roadmaps and drive products and features from ideation to launch in a fast-paced environment
• Facilitate daily scrum meeting, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective
• Remove any impediments or blockers that are hindering the team’s progress
• Coordinate between teams (Platform Engineers, IT Support, AWSOps, and other Scrum Masters) and assist with internal and external communication, manage dependencies and improve transparency and collaboration
• Ensure scrum teams achieve their objectives keeping the teams focused on their goals and end-user satisfaction
• Coach the team in self-management and cross-functionality
• Coach the team and organization in using Agile ways of working and scrum practices
• Encourage learning and ongoing development in Scrum processes and the implementation and improvement of relevant practices
• Produce team agile metrics & reports and continuously introduce agile practices to enable better work planning, work estimation, work breakdown and status of delivery

#LI-HybridQualificationsYou Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for at least 3 years for a software development team that was applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Knowledge of various well-documented agile patterns and practices (e.g.: numerous Burndown technologies, various Retrospective formats, handling bugs, estimation techniques)
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and quality processes
• Knowledge in identifying and applying OKRs
• Ability to work in multicultural projects and environments
• Experience in using Jira and Confluence

Preferred:

• Relevant certifications will be considered as a plus
• Good appreciation of current market trends (Cloud, Data Analytics, Emerging Technologies etc.) and how these are likely to impact key industry players
• Natural curiosity and the confidence to provide alternative options or suggestions when you see something that could be improved

If you have a genuine desire to help businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.Additional InformationWhat’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:18:35 GMT

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