Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are looking for a highly motivated Scrum Master who can drive Delivery in alignment with the organization mandate and goals.  You are strong in agile project management practice and possess both business and technical acumen.  You support the team and work to achieve results within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope.  You are an influencer, a team player and a collaborator.

Does this sound like your next role? Read on!

What you’ll do:

Facilitating Scrum Events

As a Scrum Master you will be responsible for organizing and leading Scrum ceremonies like sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. 

Removing Impediments

Identify and remove obstacles that hinder the team's progress, whether they are technical, organizational, or interpersonal. 

Coaching and Mentoring

Coach the team on Scrum principles and practices, helping them become a high-performing, self-organizing team. 

Promoting Collaboration

Foster communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and working effectively. 

Ensuring Adherence to Scrum and Aviva Change Framework

Help the team understand and follow Scrum rules and values, in conjunction with Aviva Change Governance framework, ensuring delivery follows the established best practices. 

Managing Expectations

Manage expectations around timelines and deliverables, ensuring transparency and accountability. 

Resolving Conflicts

Help resolve conflicts within the team and between the team and other stakeholders. 

At Aviva, we take pride in our delivery and the scrum master will play a pivotal role in the success of the delivery with laser focus on the following specific requirements of the role:

1. Enforce discipline of Scrum / Agile

2. Sprint Planning -- (includes estimation of user stories + framework of user story split – BA/Dev/QA)

3. Sprint Reporting -- (review burndown, spillover, sprint deliverables tied to Integrated Plan)

4. Sprint Retrospective --(what went well/can be improved)

5. Capacity Planning and Velocity Management -- (resource allocation)

6. Ensure Hygiene of User Stories & Acceptance criteria

7. Backlog grooming and prioritization -- (in collaboration with PO)

8. Risk Management – (timely escalation of risks and escalation for attention)

9. Dependencies Management (link dependencies at user story level across JIRA & SharePoint)

10. Facilitating Scrum-- (efficient, time bound, focused) Resolving Blockers -- (24-hour resolution)

What you’ll bring:

Scrum Master certification (e.g., PSM, CSM) is preferred. 

Effective communication, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills are crucial. 

A natural ability to lead and influence without authority is essential. 

The ability to quickly identify and resolve issues is critical. 

A deep understanding and appreciation for Agile principles and values. 

Prior experience practicing Agile in Insurance industry is required. Guidewire experience preferred.

What you’ll get:

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

We’ll support your professional development education.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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