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
Required skills:
Accountability
Agile
Azure DevOps
Backlog Management
Coaching
Collaboration
Communication
Continuous Improvement
Coordination
Data Management
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.