Scrum Master

at  Pacific Blue Cross

ABOUT PACIFIC BLUE CROSS

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia’s leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the broad managerial direction of the Director, Delivery Services, the Scrum Master coordinates the work of multiple cross-functional teams working within the Scaled Agile Framework methodology to ensure the effective execution and delivery of program, product, and service objectives. Represents assigned multi-functional teams in Scrum meetings and facilitates the smooth flow of information to address dependencies, risks and impediments affecting optimal team delivery. Through continuous learning initiatives, maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry Agile Scrum Master principles, practices, PBC strategic objectives and branding, policies, procedures protocols and organizational structure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a 2-year diploma in Information Technology with emphasis on software development and project management within an Agile environment, or equivalent.
• Certification in Scaled Agile Framework Scrum Master (14 hours), or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of design thinking, and Agile software delivery.
• 5 years of related experience including:
• 2 years working within an Agile software delivery team environment; and
• 3 years in progressively senior roles in business and information technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency facilitating teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills gained through the successful application of problem-solving methods such as problem analysis, logic, and judgement.
  If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.
  Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/
  While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.