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Scrum Master at Mariner — NeverHard

Scrum Master at Mariner in Nova Scotia, Canada. Skills: Accountability, Agile, Azure DevOps, Backlog Management, Coaching. Apply on NeverHard.

Company
Mariner
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Type
not_specified

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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE We are looking for a delivery-focused Scrum Master to support Agile teams within a complex, multi-team transformation program. In this role, you will help teams stay aligned, remove blockers, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and support the successful delivery of projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and reviews Support Agile delivery across multiple teams, workstreams, within a complex transformation program Partner with Product Owners, delivery leads, and stakeholders to ensure priorities, dependencies, and timelines are aligned Remove blockers and impediments that impact team productivity and delivery momentum Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and Agile best practices Coordinate cross-team activities and help manage dependencies across technical and business teams Track sprint progress, team performance, risks, and delivery metrics using Agile management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira Support governance, reporting, and escalation processes in hybrid Agile delivery environments Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment Help teams adapt and improve Agile processes to meet evolving project and organizational needs Promote effective backlog management and sprint planning practices Support delivery planning and execution within enterprise or public-sector environments WHAT SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB Proven experience supporting Agile delivery across multiple teams or complex enterprise transformation programs Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to lead Agile ceremonies, manage stakeholders, and support escalation processes Demonstrated ability to remove blockers, drive continuous improvement, and help teams deliver effectively in fast-paced environments Experience working with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, business analysts, and data teams Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within hybrid Agile delivery environments with governance and reporting requirements Hands-on experience using Agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira for backlog, sprint, and workflow management Experience in healthcare, public sector, data, integration, or interoperability-focused projects are considered strong assets Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM) are considered assets.