Scrum Master

Job title:

Scrum Master

Company

illumin

Job description

Who we areAt illumin, we are transforming the advertising landscape. Our platform offers an integrated space for journey planning, execution, and reporting. It empowers marketers to connect with their audiences in powerful ways through real-time data and easy-to-use visual tools. By seamlessly combining media planning and buying in an intuitive interface, marketers can take complete control of their campaigns, meeting customers wherever they are in the buying journey and maximizing the impact of their ad spend through personalized insights for smarter decision-making.We are at a pivotal moment, evolving into a product-led company with a team of over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership guiding our path forward. By harnessing the power of data, advancing our AI capabilities, and deeply investing in our people, we are preparing for a future that will redefine what’s possible in journey advertising.Our work is guided by two beliefs: that the ability to execute is paramount to success and that we are only as good as our people. As we grow and transform, we are looking for team members (illumineers) who share our bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Joining us now is a chance to be part of our transformation.Who we needReporting to the Technical Program Director, we are hiring a Scrum Master to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with developers, QA, and Product Managers to streamline tasks, eliminate redundancies, and bridge gaps in the development process. You will focus on aligning goals, setting priorities, and planning the next steps to ensure smooth product development and execution while allowing engineering managers to concentrate on technology, quality, and team development. As our Scrum Master, you will balance the art of Agile facilitation, using data-driven insights to guide progress and enhance transparency across teams.This is a hybrid opportunity, working Tuesdays and Thursdays on-site in our downtown Toronto office. Our headquarters are located within minutes of St. Andrew and Union subway stations.What’s in it for youImpact. As our first dedicated Scrum Master, you will join a company redefining the AdTech industry with a platform clients actively seek and value. You will be more than just a facilitator—you will act as a coach, guide, translator, and mentor. You will work closely with teams across the organization, empowering them to do their best work in a way that fits them as a collective. You will be key in building healthy, high-performing teams motivated to grow and continuously improve.A catalyst for change. You will thrive in our flexible, inclusive culture, where every voice is heard and every opinion matters. At illumin, we are deeply invested in people and processes, ensuring accountability while moving forward in our transformation to a product-led organization. In this new role, you will be dedicated to bringing clarity and structure to our development process, and your fresh perspective will help solidify our success. With room to try new approaches, you will have the opportunity to create a process that’s not just by the book but thoughtfully crafted to meet our unique needs. We are open to new ideas and welcome your creativity in shaping the future of our Agile practices.Professional development. You want to grow – your skills, your influence, your career. We push the limits to improve and to reach our full potential, individually and as a company. We are committed to building the strengths of our team and providing everyone with the tools and knowledge they need to do their best work. You will be supported by your manager and have access to one-on-one coaching with our Chief Empowerment Officer’s team.How you will make an impact:

• Lead Agile ceremonies and planning. You will guide Scrum teams through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and release planning sessions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering effective collaboration.
• Mentor and support teams. You will coach Scrum teams and stakeholders in Agile principles, helping to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, self-organization, and accountability. You will empower the team to make informed decisions and take ownership of their work.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner. You will work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and understood by the team, enabling the successful delivery of key features.
• Utilize metrics for progress and transparency. You will support the team in using key metrics to track progress, maintain transparency, and drive alignment with broader business goals, ensuring visibility at every step.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks. You will anticipate and address potential risks and dependencies, keeping projects on track and ensuring smooth value delivery throughout the development lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration and empowerment. You will create a collaborative environment where team members are empowered to take ownership, make decisions, and contribute to a productive and empowered team culture.
• Scale Agile practices. You will play a key role in guiding the organization through scaling Agile practices, assessing Scrum maturity, refining processes, and introducing best practices to enhance team performance.
• Leverage Agile tools. You will effectively use Agile tools to drive planning, visibility, and predictability, ensuring they support both team performance and decision-making for optimized delivery.

What you bring:

• The Agile expertise. You are deeply committed to Agile principles but understand that flexibility is key in real-world applications. With experience in Agile practices as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Lead, you can adapt and guide teams through the twists and turns of delivering value. Whether you have transitioned into a Scrum Master role from a background as a project manager, business analyst, or technical lead, your strength in influencing without authority and keeping teams aligned is critical to driving successful project outcomes.
• The technical experience. You bring experience working for a product-based company. You are well-versed in iterative value delivery, releasing early and often to ensure business value is realized quickly. Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira and familiarity with software development concepts such as version control and CI/CD pipelines allow you to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• The leadership and innovation. You are a natural problem solver who can remove obstacles and motivate teams. With experience coaching and mentoring individuals, you guide teams toward success while balancing leadership with influence—helping the team stay aligned with processes and goals without formal authority.
• The communication skills. You are an empathetic listener and a clear communicator. Your ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively helps foster cross-functional collaboration. You understand how to align diverse perspectives and get everyone on board with the process, even in a fast-paced environment where high expectations and skepticism can arise.
• The passion for continuous improvement. You are always learning, seeking out best practices in Agile methodologies (including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe) and applying them to real-world scenarios. Your certification in Agile methodologies, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe, reflects your commitment to staying at the forefront of Agile practices.

What else should you know about us?We are undergoing a transformative shift. We are embracing change and the opportunities that come with it, empowering every illumineer to innovate, experiment, and bring forward new ideas. Whether accessing new technology, restructuring workflows, or expanding your team, you will have full support if you can make the business case.We are a broad and diverse team, but we all share a passion for success, a drive to do more, and a love of creating connections. We hire for talent and commitment and provide the guidelines and guidance to elevate skills, knowledge, and abilities across all areas. This is a place where proven methods meet bold ideas, offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally.To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer a flexible work environment, a meal credit for your in-office days, and a free massage with an RMT in-house every eight weeks. That is in addition to our comprehensive benefits, which include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and coverage for prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and professional health services. You will also have access to a workplace advisor, the Vitality Wellness app, and a $300 annual healthcare spending account.Apply nowIf you want to seize the opportunity to impact a company and influence an industry, and you have 70% of what we are looking for, apply now. We can’t promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role and background.
• A virtual interview with the Technical Program Director and VP Engineering will allow you to share your experience and learn more about the opportunity.
• An in-person interview with the members of the Engineering and Product teams to answer and ask any questions about the role, the team, and the company’s growth strategy.

illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at [email protected].
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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:48:07 GMT

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