Our client is seeking a Senior Scrum Master (Remote) to support cross-functional teams in delivering digital transformation and service modernization projects across the Government of Alberta using agile methodologies.
 
Must Have Skills Active Certified Scrum Master certification Experience in coaching teams on Agile methodologies, facilitating agile ceremonies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration (2+ years) Experience leading and facilitating key agile ceremonies (4+ years) Experience working within an agile development environment (5+ years) Experience with software development processes and associated best practices, tools, and standards (5+ years) Experience planning work aligned with product owner priorities (Sprint/backlog planning) (2+ years) Experience delivering training sessions via web-based platforms (e.g., MS Teams) (2+ years) Experience with Agile backlog management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps) (2+ years) Experience working in or for the public sector (2+ years) Experience with UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design (2+ years)
Responsibilities Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in Agile principles, policies, and procedures. Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, demos, retrospectives, and ad hoc sessions. Coach teams on sprint commitment strategies, backlog refinement, external dependency management, and issue resolution. Support Product Owners with reporting, release planning, and roadmap alignment. Track and report sprint progress through metrics and artifacts (e.g., burndown charts, backlogs). Participate in user research, usability testing, and other digital service activities. Ensure delivery aligns with user and business needs, updating deliverables iteratively throughout project lifecycles. #LI-SB1