Scrum Master-Kanban/Banking

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$79–$95 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Director
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead and support two to three Agile teams by facilitating ceremonies, maintaining Agile artifacts, and guiding teams in Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban practices. Improve workflow and delivery predictability, remove impediments, promote transparency, and align teams and stakeholders around project goals.

Job details

Are you an experienced Scrum Master looking to lead multiple teams in a dynamic environment? Apply Now! Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Scrum Master to oversee 2 to 3 agile teams within a large-scale, value-driven project. This long-term contract opportunity involves guiding teams through scaled Agile practices, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with strategic objectives. Pay rate range (CAD): $78.78/hr – $94.53/hr Responsibilities Drive continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate Agile and Scaled Agile ceremonies Act as a change agent to adapt processes for increased team productivity Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and remove impediments affecting delivery Promote Transparency by ensuring work is properly acknowledged and prioritized Own the championing of Agile best practices and ceremonies Guide teams on implementing Agile frameworks and concepts, including Scrum and SAFe Monitor Work In Progress limits and optimize team workflow and predictability Foster a collaborative team environment, supporting team engagement and development Coordinate and facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Ensure all Agile artifacts are maintained accurately and up-to-date Support the team in identifying improvement opportunities and adopting best practices Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success Desired Skill-Set At least 5 years of Scrum Master experience in a scaled Agile environment Proven ability to lead multiple Scrum teams in software development projects Extensive experience with Jira or similar Agile management tools Strong knowledge of Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.) Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies across multiple teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills Demonstrated ability to identify and remove impediments effectively Knowledge of Agile metrics and flow analysis for continuous improvement Nice to Have Experience operating within regulated industries such as finance or banking Familiarity with Kanban, Design Thinking, or other Agile systems Certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Background working with cross-functional teams in software development outside of financial institutions Exposure to Agile transformations and organizational change management BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of Scrum Master experience in a scaled Agile environment, including leading multiple software development teams and using Jira or similar tools. Candidates should have strong knowledge of scaled Agile frameworks, ceremony facilitation, stakeholder communication, impediment removal, and Agile metrics; banking experience and relevant certifications are preferred.