Scotiabank

Senior Scrum Master

Scotiabank$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education or relevant experience in a related field.
  • Certifications like ICP-ACC, CSP, or SAFe are advantageous.
  • Experience in Agile environments within engineering or product domains.
  • Track record of coaching multiple teams as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Delivery Lead.
  • Experience in driving large-scale organizational transformations.

Responsibilities

  • Support program strategies to meet modernization goals.
  • Lead and evaluate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Create an environment that fosters autonomy, trust, and continuous learning.
  • Encourage collaboration across teams to enhance delivery efficiency.
  • Manage change processes and oversee release activities.
  • Mentor Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners to cultivate the right mindset.
  • Leverage past experiences to upskill team members and leaders.

Benefits

  • Access to continuous learning opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  • Supportive company culture that champions high performance.
  • Opportunity to influence product strategy and Agile practices.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 269545

The Senior Scrum Master is responsible for elevating the organization's delivery capability by fostering a culture of agility, continuous improvement, and human centered collaboration. This role supports their core engineering team, product leaders, and engineering leads to guide the delivery to enable modernization. This role improves ways of working, strengthen product engagements, and achieve measurable outcomes that align with strategic business value. This role will contribute to the overall success of the Global Low Value Payments Engineering teams to elevate our team's growth potential and execute on top organizational priorities.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Delivery

  • Support the program strategies and executing on deliverables to enable modernization goals.
  • Observe, evaluate, and lead on Agile ceremonies (e.g., retrospectives, sprint planning, standups)
  • Partner with leaders to build an environment where autonomy, trust, psychological safety, and continuous learning can thrive.
  • Promote cross functional collaboration to improve end-to-end delivery flow.
  • Support and orchestrate change and releases processes as required


Mentorship & Mindset

  • Leverage previous experiences in adapting core principles to real-world application - using this to upskill our leads and team members.
  • Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and new Agile practitioners to build the right mindset.
  • Help leaders understand their role in supporting Agile teams and shifting traditional command and control behaviors.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on Agile practices, product strategy alignment, and organizational impediments.
  • Promote a culture of accountability within the team.


Continuous Improvement & Metrics

  • Introduce, measure, and refine Agile metrics using delivery data such as cycle time, throughput, and trends to evaluate team health and customer value delivery.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative insights to guide improvement experiments and support evidence based planning - improving delivery practices, and adopting data driven decision making.


Organizational Expectations

  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank's Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
  • Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

Education & Certifications

  • Post-secondary education and/or experience in relevant positions or field of employment
  • Relevant certifications are an asset, for example:
  • ICAgile Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC or ICP-ATF)
  • Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Certified Agile Coach (CEC/CTC)
  • SAFe, Kanban, or Lean certifications


Professional Experience

  • Working experience in Agile environments across engineering or product domains.
  • Successful engagements in previous roles as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Delivery Lead coaching multiple teams.
  • Proven experience driving organizational level transformations or modernization efforts.


Skills & Competencies

  • Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean) and scaling approaches (SAFe, LeSS, or similar).
  • Strong facilitation, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated success improving team health, delivery flow, and customer centric practices.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
  • A passion for continuous learning, psychological safety, and fostering inclusive team culture.


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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