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Job#: 3025722 Job Description: Scrum Master Target Start date: March 23, 2026
Contract duration: 12 months (Potential for extension or conversion)
Working hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Work Location: Downtown Toronto
Is this role hybrid/remote/on site: 2 days office/3 remote – could be more in office
Rate: $60-70/hr T4
About The Role Our client is seeking a seasoned, certified Scrum Master to join our Digital Web Experience team, supporting agile delivery of enhancements within Contentful and related applications. This role sits within an accelerated delivery model and requires strong command of Agile (Scrum framework) and working knowledge of Agile Standards & Practices, PMLC, and SDLC.
You will coach teams, optimize delivery practices, and execute initiatives across digital customer experiences in a high-pressure, FinTech/Asset Management environment, ensuring outcomes are aligned to the Asset Management strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Agile & Delivery Leadership
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more squads; facilitate all ceremonies (Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments, protect teams from external distractions, and foster a high-trust, high-velocity delivery culture.
- Keep teams accountable to a bi-weekly continuous release and improvement plan; champion feature toggling, trunk-based development, and incremental delivery where appropriate.
- Agile Methodology Executio
- Lead the execution of initiatives using the adopted methodology; assess and adapt to ensure quality of execution and delivery
- Act as a trusted delivery advisor to product owners and business stakeholders—operating at a group/enterprise level when needed
- Monitor and track team performance using method-specific metrics (e.g., Agile velocity/burndown).
- Standards, Controls & Readiness
- Adhere to client's Agile Standards and Practices, and apply PMLC & SDLC to perform selected project management activities in tandem with Scrum delivery.
- Ensure all activities and deliverables are coordinated and ready for production release per Mandatory Operational Readiness (MOR) requirements (as needed).
- Identify emerging issues and delivery risks; manage issues, change requests, and status reporting using Clarity project logs (where applicable).
- Backlog, Tooling & Governance
- Manage Jira as the system of record (SOR) for backlog management, sprint planning, dependency tracking, and delivery progress; maintain high-quality, transparent boards and dashboards.
- Gather estimates and maintain financials in Clarity; ensure portfolio reporting is accurate and timely.
- Support vendor engagements and coordinate extended teams across UX, QA, DevOps, Security, Architecture.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coaching
- Partner with Product Owners on backlog refinement, prioritization, and definition of done; align outcomes to BMO GAM business goals.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management to communicate status, insights, and decisions.
- Challenge the status quo thoughtfully; influence behaviors independent of hierarchy to accelerate adoption of modern ways of working.
- Identify opportunities to run working sessions/workshops leveraging Agile practice tools/techniques; design and deliver training to broaden Agile adoption.
- Success Measures (First 90–180 Days)
- Agile Delivery Health: Measurable uplift in velocity, predictability, and quality (reduced spillover, improved throughput).
- Governance Compliance: Zero MOR gaps; timely, accurate Clarity financials and status reporting.
- Backlog Hygiene: Clearly prioritized, well-groomed backlog with robust definitions of ready/done and transparent dependencies working with Product Owner to ensure efficiency.
- Stakeholder Confidence: Positive feedback from PO, product leads, developers and leadership; improved cross-team coordination.
- Release Cadence: Sustainable, continuous release plan established and adhered to.
Key Qualifications:
- 7+ years in delivery roles, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master in complex digital environments; strong background in FinTech and Global Asset Management domains.
- Methodology Expertise: Proven capability operating across Agile (Scrum/Kanban); deep familiarity with Agile Standards & Practices, PMLC, and SDLC.
- Tools: Expert-level proficiency with Jira (SOR), Confluence, and working knowledge of Contentful and modern CI/CD practices is a plus.
- Delivery Excellence: Track record leading large, cross-functional teams to successful outcomes (scope, schedule, budget, quality).
- Communication & Influence: In-depth/expert verbal and written communication, analytical problem-solving, and influence skills; able to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Domain Knowledge: Understanding of global asset management workflows (fund launches, distribution, digital client experiences), data governance, and regulatory considerations.
- Agile Certification (required): CSM®, PSM® or equivalent.
- GTA Location – reasonable distance to office
Nice to Have
- PMP®, SAFe®/SASM®, ICP-ACC, or equivalent advanced agile/PM designations.
- Fin Tech experience – strong asset
- Core Competencies
- Delivery Mindset: Bias to execution with strong ownership, urgency, and adaptability.
- Servant Leadership: Empathetic coaching style; able to unlock team performance through facilitation and trust.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Uses metrics (flow, quality, risk) to guide prioritization and trade-offs.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building across Product, Operations, Risk/Compliance, and Vendor partners.
- Change Leadership: Comfortable challenging legacy processes and accelerating adoption of modern practices.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.
NYSE: ASGN
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.
About Apex Systems
Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the commercial segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.
Apex strives to provide our talent with the best possible experience, from start to finish. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Visit us today to join our team: www.apexsystems.com/careers.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Job#: 3025722 Job Description: Scrum Master Target Start date: March 23, 2026
Contract duration: 12 months (Potential for extension or conversion)
Working hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Work Location: Downtown Toronto
Is this role hybrid/remote/on site: 2 days office/3 remote – could be more in office
Rate: $60-70/hr T4
About The Role Our client is seeking a seasoned, certified Scrum Master to join our Digital Web Experience team, supporting agile delivery of enhancements within Contentful and related applications. This role sits within an accelerated delivery model and requires strong command of Agile (Scrum framework) and working knowledge of Agile Standards & Practices, PMLC, and SDLC.
You will coach teams, optimize delivery practices, and execute initiatives across digital customer experiences in a high-pressure, FinTech/Asset Management environment, ensuring outcomes are aligned to the Asset Management strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Agile & Delivery Leadership
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more squads; facilitate all ceremonies (Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments, protect teams from external distractions, and foster a high-trust, high-velocity delivery culture.
- Keep teams accountable to a bi-weekly continuous release and improvement plan; champion feature toggling, trunk-based development, and incremental delivery where appropriate.
- Agile Methodology Executio
- Lead the execution of initiatives using the adopted methodology; assess and adapt to ensure quality of execution and delivery
- Act as a trusted delivery advisor to product owners and business stakeholders—operating at a group/enterprise level when needed
- Monitor and track team performance using method-specific metrics (e.g., Agile velocity/burndown).
- Standards, Controls & Readiness
- Adhere to client's Agile Standards and Practices, and apply PMLC & SDLC to perform selected project management activities in tandem with Scrum delivery.
- Ensure all activities and deliverables are coordinated and ready for production release per Mandatory Operational Readiness (MOR) requirements (as needed).
- Identify emerging issues and delivery risks; manage issues, change requests, and status reporting using Clarity project logs (where applicable).
- Backlog, Tooling & Governance
- Manage Jira as the system of record (SOR) for backlog management, sprint planning, dependency tracking, and delivery progress; maintain high-quality, transparent boards and dashboards.
- Gather estimates and maintain financials in Clarity; ensure portfolio reporting is accurate and timely.
- Support vendor engagements and coordinate extended teams across UX, QA, DevOps, Security, Architecture.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coaching
- Partner with Product Owners on backlog refinement, prioritization, and definition of done; align outcomes to BMO GAM business goals.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management to communicate status, insights, and decisions.
- Challenge the status quo thoughtfully; influence behaviors independent of hierarchy to accelerate adoption of modern ways of working.
- Identify opportunities to run working sessions/workshops leveraging Agile practice tools/techniques; design and deliver training to broaden Agile adoption.
- Success Measures (First 90–180 Days)
- Agile Delivery Health: Measurable uplift in velocity, predictability, and quality (reduced spillover, improved throughput).
- Governance Compliance: Zero MOR gaps; timely, accurate Clarity financials and status reporting.
- Backlog Hygiene: Clearly prioritized, well-groomed backlog with robust definitions of ready/done and transparent dependencies working with Product Owner to ensure efficiency.
- Stakeholder Confidence: Positive feedback from PO, product leads, developers and leadership; improved cross-team coordination.
- Release Cadence: Sustainable, continuous release plan established and adhered to.
Key Qualifications:
- 7+ years in delivery roles, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master in complex digital environments; strong background in FinTech and Global Asset Management domains.
- Methodology Expertise: Proven capability operating across Agile (Scrum/Kanban); deep familiarity with Agile Standards & Practices, PMLC, and SDLC.
- Tools: Expert-level proficiency with Jira (SOR), Confluence, and working knowledge of Contentful and modern CI/CD practices is a plus.
- Delivery Excellence: Track record leading large, cross-functional teams to successful outcomes (scope, schedule, budget, quality).
- Communication & Influence: In-depth/expert verbal and written communication, analytical problem-solving, and influence skills; able to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Domain Knowledge: Understanding of global asset management workflows (fund launches, distribution, digital client experiences), data governance, and regulatory considerations.
- Agile Certification (required): CSM®, PSM® or equivalent.
- GTA Location – reasonable distance to office
Nice to Have
- PMP®, SAFe®/SASM®, ICP-ACC, or equivalent advanced agile/PM designations.
- Fin Tech experience – strong asset
- Core Competencies
- Delivery Mindset: Bias to execution with strong ownership, urgency, and adaptability.
- Servant Leadership: Empathetic coaching style; able to unlock team performance through facilitation and trust.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Uses metrics (flow, quality, risk) to guide prioritization and trade-offs.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building across Product, Operations, Risk/Compliance, and Vendor partners.
- Change Leadership: Comfortable challenging legacy processes and accelerating adoption of modern practices.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.
NYSE: ASGN
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.
About Apex Systems
Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the commercial segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.
Apex strives to provide our talent with the best possible experience, from start to finish. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Visit us today to join our team: www.apexsystems.com/careers.