- Periodic advisory and coaching of the organization on Agile and Scrum Methodologies.
- Continuous improvement reviews of the organization's effectiveness at adopting Agile and Scrum.
- Ongoing support and the removal of barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams.
- Clear and concise Product goal definition and backlog items that the Scrum Team can easily understand and act upon.
- Address impediments related to unclear backlog items or changing scope.
- Facilitate stakeholder collaboration across business and technology teams.
- Documented Scrum Team roles and responsibilities.
- Identified skillsets required to deliver on the Product Goal through properly resourced Scrum Teams.
- Periodic reporting of Scrum Team performance through well-defined Key Performance Indicators (e.g. burn-down / burn-up charts, velocity, etc.), value generation, and taking into consideration feedback from the Scrum Team, Product Owner, and key stakeholders.
- Timely completion of other assigned tasks.
- College Diploma in Accounting / Financial / Business Management or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
- Must Have: Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master certification.
- Nice to Have: Advanced Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master II certification.
- Extensive experience in leading business and systems delivery teams using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile and Scrum framework, principles, and processes.
- Strong coaching and leadership skills.
- Team focused with ability to teach teams how to be self-organized.
- Adaptable to change and comfortable with transparency, inspection, and adaption.
- Comfortable working with multiple teams.
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with cross divisional teams, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work with cross divisional teams, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Creative thinker with a vision.
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and Excel); working knowledge of software development.
Scrum Master - Toronto, Canada - Fidelity Investments
Description
Description
Scrum Master
This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote and in-office working.a
Who We Are
At Fidelity, we've been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we're constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.
Working with us means you'll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You'll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you'll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.
What We Do
The Project Governance Office (PGO) manages the portfolio of projects for Fidelity Investments Canada (FIC), focusing on prioritization efforts in order to meet FIC's regulatory obligations and strategic business development, and ensure adequate capacity planning for Information Services (IS) and Business resources.
The Scrum Master serves as a facilitator for cross-functional Agile teams working under the Scrum framework. They lead the Scrum Team and collaborate with the Product Owner to deliver technical capabilities to serve the business needs and strategic goals. They coach the Scrum Team, Product Owner and the organization in understanding Scrum theory and practice. They facilitate Scrum ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
The Scrum Master is accountable for the Scrum Team's effectiveness by enabling the Scrum Team to improve its practices, within the Scrum framework.
How You'll Make an Impact
Lead the organization in understanding and adopting Agile Principles and the ScrumFramework. Help business nd technology teams identify areas of improvement in the Agile framework adopted by Fidelity Canada:
Partner with the Product Owner for the Scrum Team to ensure the Scrum Team has enough information to turn a product backlog item into a potentially releasable / implementable item. Assist the Product Owner in building an effective "Product" (i.e. business system / application) goal definition:
Establish or form Scrum teams as necessitated by initiatives / projects related to existing or new Products and in collaboration with the Product Owner:
Lead the Scrum Team to deliver on Product backlog items within a defined timebox, accounting for the Scrum Team's effectiveness by enabling the team to improve its practices, within the Scrum framework.
Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
What You Will Bring