Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
On behalf of our Enterprise client, Affinity is looking for bring on a Scrum Master with Project Manager expertise. This is a 12 month contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a servant leader for two Agile teams, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Lead Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Guide effective sprint planning, incorporating capacity planning across all key resources
- Facilitate communication within teams and between Agile teams and business stakeholders
- Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum roles
- Maintain sprint metrics and process documentation
- Promote a culture of accountability, self-organization, and autonomous decision-making
Stakeholder Engagement & Backlog Management
- Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and project managers to prioritize the product backlog
- Ensure backlog aligns with business goals and evolving priorities
- Remove team impediments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Quality & Delivery Support
- Support implementation of process changes to meet sprint quality standards
- Ensure deliverables meet expectations at the end of each sprint
Project Management (as needed)
- Manage projects that feed into the Scrum cycle
- Define inception and planning deliverables (e.g., team composition, technical strategy, release plans, risk assessments)
- Maintain and manage the project backlog to reflect scope, deadlines, and priorities
- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues
- Define and coordinate transition and go-live readiness activities
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or similar role (ideally in a global/distributed team environment)
- Strong understanding of Agile principles; practical experience with Scrum and/or Kanban
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
- Strong organizational, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with cross-functional software development teams
- Familiarity with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
- Comfortable working across time zones in fast-paced, high-priority environments
- Experience with finance-related applications is preferred
Affinity Earn:
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 12408
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
On behalf of our Enterprise client, Affinity is looking for bring on a Scrum Master with Project Manager expertise. This is a 12 month contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a servant leader for two Agile teams, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Lead Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Guide effective sprint planning, incorporating capacity planning across all key resources
- Facilitate communication within teams and between Agile teams and business stakeholders
- Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum roles
- Maintain sprint metrics and process documentation
- Promote a culture of accountability, self-organization, and autonomous decision-making
Stakeholder Engagement & Backlog Management
- Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and project managers to prioritize the product backlog
- Ensure backlog aligns with business goals and evolving priorities
- Remove team impediments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Quality & Delivery Support
- Support implementation of process changes to meet sprint quality standards
- Ensure deliverables meet expectations at the end of each sprint
Project Management (as needed)
- Manage projects that feed into the Scrum cycle
- Define inception and planning deliverables (e.g., team composition, technical strategy, release plans, risk assessments)
- Maintain and manage the project backlog to reflect scope, deadlines, and priorities
- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues
- Define and coordinate transition and go-live readiness activities
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or similar role (ideally in a global/distributed team environment)
- Strong understanding of Agile principles; practical experience with Scrum and/or Kanban
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
- Strong organizational, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with cross-functional software development teams
- Familiarity with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
- Comfortable working across time zones in fast-paced, high-priority environments
- Experience with finance-related applications is preferred
Affinity Earn:
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 12408
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!