Scrum Master

Job summary

Lead and support two to three Scrum teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile and SAFe practices. Remove delivery impediments, manage risks, improve team performance and Agile maturity, and support planning and value delivery across teams.

Job details

Scrum Master II (Scaled Agile) - Toronto, ON (Hybrid) 🚀 Lead Agile teams delivering high-impact enterprise technology initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master II to join a large-scale transformation program focused on delivering strategic value creation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Agile professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys coaching teams to achieve their highest potential. Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid model - 2 days onsite per week, Toronto Contract Details Duration: October 19, 2026 - October 18, 2027 Hours: Monday-Friday, Core Business Hours Extension: Possible Permanent Conversion: Possible The Opportunity As a Scrum Master II, you will lead 2-3 Agile teams supporting a major enterprise value creation initiative. You will be responsible for facilitating Agile delivery, coaching teams and stakeholders on Scaled Agile principles, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement across multiple delivery teams. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience operating within large-scale Agile environments, particularly in software development organizations. What You'll Do Lead and support 2-3 Scrum teams consisting of approximately 8-10 team members each Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews, and PI planning Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile and SAFe best practices Remove obstacles and proactively manage risks impacting delivery Drive team performance, continuous improvement, and Agile maturity Promote transparency through effective backlog management and Agile metrics Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture Support planning, prioritization, and value delivery across multiple teams Champion Agile principles and continuous improvement initiatives Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of Scrum Master experience in a Scaled Agile environment 5+ years working within software development teams Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) concepts Hands-on experience with JIRA Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills Ability to manage multiple teams and competing priorities in a large enterprise environment Nice-to-Have Qualifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM) SAFe Certification Experience with Kanban frameworks Systems Thinking or Design Thinking experience Experience supporting enterprise transformation initiatives Exposure to regulated industries or large corporate environments Familiarity with DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices What Makes You Successful Strong servant-leadership mindset Excellent conflict resolution and facilitation skills Ability to influence without direct authority Data-driven approach to Agile delivery and team performance Comfortable navigating ambiguity and organizational change Passion for building high-performing Agile teams Why Join? ✅ Long-term contract with extension potential ✅ Opportunity for permanent conversion ✅ High-visibility enterprise initiative ✅ Collaborative and supportive Agile culture ✅ Opportunity to lead multiple teams and drive meaningful business value ✅ Hybrid work environment in downtown Toronto Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications. Why Kelly? At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

What you’ll do

Lead and support two to three Scrum teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile and SAFe practices. Remove delivery impediments, manage risks, improve team performance and Agile maturity, and support planning and value delivery across teams.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of Scrum Master experience in a Scaled Agile environment and at least five years working with software development teams, along with strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SAFe. Candidates must have hands-on JIRA experience and demonstrate effective facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management, communication, and the ability to manage multiple teams and priorities.

Listed skills

• Scrum · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Scrum
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Agile Coaching
• Sprint Planning
• Daily Stand-Ups
• Retrospectives
• Sprint Reviews
• PI Planning
• JIRA
• Backlog Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Facilitation
• Conflict Resolution
• Systems Thinking
• Design Thinking

Job areas

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Finance & Accounting

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