Scrum Master II

Preference will be given to candidates residing within a commuting distance of Avetta’s Calgary, AB office located at 255 5th Ave SW, Suite 1400, Calgary, AB T2P 3G6, where a hybrid schedule will be required (3 days in office, 2 days working from home). We are also open to considering remote work schedule for candidates located in the Toronto, ON area who can come into the office as needed.

SUMMARY:

Avetta is building the largest global community of hiring clients and suppliers that are Ready to Work. Its unified platform streamlines compliance, prequalification, safety and performance benchmarking in a single, integrated experience. Trusted by 360,000 businesses across more than 120 countries, Avetta blends AI-driven insights and human expertise to close risk gaps and strengthen supplier reliability so projects start on time, risks are managed proactively and operations scale with certainty.

As a Scrum Master II, you will take on a pivotal role in implementing the Scrum Framework and Agile processes across multiple Scrum teams. Your mission is to empower these teams to deliver exceptional solutions by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will act as a key facilitator, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment while managing inter-team dependencies. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving program-level objectives and working closely with multiple teams to ensure their success. Additionally, you will leverage emerging AI-assisted Agile tooling and advanced Jira expertise to streamline team workflows, reporting, and backlog management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders (Product Managers, RTEs, Product Owners) to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned and delivered on time, focusing on program-level goals.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies for multiple teams and lead team breakout sessions during PI Planning to coordinate dependencies, capacity, and risks.
• Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple teams.
• Coordinate and manage dependencies between teams, ensuring smooth delivery of large program initiatives and alignment during Scrum of Scrums.
• Support the Product Owner by:
  • Assisting with managing product roadmaps and team backlogs across multiple teams.
  • Coaching teams on backlog management, vertical slicing of stories, and estimating practices.
• Build high-performing, self-organizing teams by creating an environment that enhances collaboration, team dynamics, and cohesion across product verticals.
• Actively resolve cross-team impediments and blockers that could affect program-level progress.
• Leverage Agile metrics to track the performance of multiple teams and provide visibility into program progress and health.
• Ensure smooth alignment of multiple teams during PI Planning, using tools and metrics to drive data driven decision-making.
• Promote the adoption of Agile engineering best practices (TDD, BDD, Pair Programming, CI/CD) across multiple teams to maintain consistency in quality.
• Utilize AI-enabled Agile and productivity tools (e.g., backlog automation, sentiment analysis, or predictive metrics) to enhance team performance, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide hands-on Jira expertise, including workflow customization, dashboard/report creation, and integration with other tools (Confluence, Aha!, GitHub), supporting both team and program-level needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies, with proven success in scaling Agile across multiple teams, typically obtained through 6 years of experience.
• Deep expertise in Jira administration and reporting, with the ability to coach teams and troubleshoot tool-related challenges.
• Experience with AI-driven Agile or productivity tools preferred (e.g., AI-assisted backlog grooming, reporting, or team health insights).
• Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, and Aha! (or similar portfolio/product management tools).
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-team Agile initiatives, managing complex dependencies, and driving program-level outcomes.
• Experience mentoring and coaching other Scrum Masters.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across teams and product lines.
• Experience managing complex SaaS product development and delivering solutions across multiple business units.
• Ability to travel to the United States as needed, without visa or travel restrictions, is preferred.

IDEAL EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area.
• Scrum.org PSM II or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification preferred.
• Experience adapting Agile/Scrum practices for AI-enabled product development environments preferred.

Avetta is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To apply for the Scrum Master II position, please submit your online application by June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

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