Description
Role: Scrum Master
Type: 6 month contract
Location: Hybrid 2x every 2 weeks in Waterloo, ON
Rate: $40-$43/hr
JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is seeking a Scrum Master to support an investment platform integration, including both BAU support and adjacent project workstreams. This role will focus heavily on Agile facilitation, executive reporting (steering decks/board updates), and cross-team coordination within a financial services environment. The ideal candidate is a strong facilitator who is comfortable operating in high-pressure delivery environments, managing stakeholders, and supporting teams through blockers and ambiguity.
• Build and present steering committee decks to provide leadership updates
• Deliver board-level reporting, including: Project status, Risks, issues, and mitigation plans, Key delivery metrics
• Track and communicate project progress, blockers, and dependencies across stakeholders
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily stand-ups, Sprint planning, Sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Act as the primary facilitator and servant leader for Agile teams
• Identify, manage, and escalate blockers and incidents impacting delivery
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Project Manager to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery timelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance and Agile maturity
• Support cross-team coordination and ensure clear communication across business and technical stakeholders
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 2–3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (boards, backlog management, sprint tracking)
- Experience working within financial services (banking, insurance, or capital markets)
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience supporting investment/asset management projects
- Familiarity with ServiceNow
