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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach to guide Agile teams and support organizational transformation initiatives. This role focuses on enabling high-performing teams, fostering an Agile mindset, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise. The successful candidate will play a key role in coaching teams, mentoring leaders, and supporting the adoption and scaling of Agile practices.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives).
Remove impediments and shield teams from external disruptions.
Coach and mentor teams, Product Owners, junior Scrum Masters and leadership on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe processes.
Support Agile transformation initiatives, including training, workshops, and change management activities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of Agile practices with business objectives.
Track and analyze Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, lead time) to drive continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Release Train Engineers to manage cross-team dependencies.
Advocate for Agile best practices and contribute to the growth of the Agile community within the organization.
Take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

Requirements

Specialty (re)insurance or financial services industry experience.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, including proven experience in Agile Coaching.
Demonstrated experience supporting Agile transformation efforts at team or organizational level.
Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Hands-on experience with Agile tools (Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps).
Proven ability to mentor teams and leadership to achieve Agile maturity.
Experience with scaling frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.

Skills

Build Relationships: Develop strong partnerships with teams and stakeholders.
Communicate with Impact: Clearly and confidently convey information to diverse audiences.
Drive Results: Demonstrate initiative and accountability for delivering outcomes.
Develop Self and Others: Exhibit a growth mindset and foster learning.
Make Disciplined Decisions: Use data-driven insights to guide decisions.

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Work Type

Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$52,000 - $87,000 CAD

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Medical plans for you and your family
Health and wellness programs
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid annual leave
Paid vacation

About the Company

AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.
We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders.
We proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people.
We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.
We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry.
Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you.
At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.