Job Title: Scrum Master
Job Description

Evaluate current engineering workflows, team structure, and delivery processes. Identify gaps and opportunities for Agile adoption. Develop an Agile implementation plan tailored to the team’s needs. Introduce appropriate Agile practices (e.g., Scrum or Kanban). Set up Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming. Implement tools for backlog management and team visibility (e.g., Jira, Trello, or equivalent). Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile roles, responsibilities, and workflows. Observe team performance and refine processes for better velocity and collaboration. Facilitate retrospectives to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement. Mentor the internal Engineering Manager to prepare for handover. Document processes, tools, templates, and best practices. Conduct a formal handoff to the Engineering Manager, including walkthroughs and final coaching sessions. Provide a summary report with recommendations for continued Agile maturity.

ResponsibilitiesEvaluate current engineering workflows, team structure, and delivery processes.Identify gaps and opportunities for Agile adoption.Develop an Agile implementation plan tailored to the team’s needs.Introduce appropriate Agile practices (e.g., Scrum or Kanban).Set up Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming.Implement tools for backlog management and team visibility (e.g., Jira, Trello, or equivalent).Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile roles, responsibilities, and workflows.Observe team performance and refine processes for better velocity and collaboration.Facilitate retrospectives to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.Mentor the internal Engineering Manager to prepare for handover.Document processes, tools, templates, and best practices.Conduct a formal handoff to the Engineering Manager, including walkthroughs and final coaching sessions.Provide a summary report with recommendations for continued Agile maturity.Essential SkillsExperience with Scrum and Kanban.Proficiency in setting up Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.Experience with tools for backlog management and team visibility (e.g., Jira, Trello, or equivalent).Ability to coach team members and stakeholders on Agile roles, responsibilities, and workflows.Experience in product development, particularly hardware development.Must work 5 days on site.Additional Skills & QualificationsHeld managerial title or demonstrated managerial potential.Excited about Agile and capable of implementing changes.Experience in mentoring and coaching teams.Work Environment

This role is fully on-site at a growing business. The environment is dynamic, with opportunities for long-term engagement if performance is exceptional. The team uses Jira for task management and is focused on breaking down tasks into sprints, establishing sprints, and fostering Agile practices. The candidate must come from a product development company and have a deep understanding of hardware development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Delta,BC.

À propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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