Job Specifications
Job Title: Scrum Master
Duration: 10 months (Maximum Extension Term: 24 months)
Location: Edmonton, AB (Scrum Master(s) will primarily work remotely; however, may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province.)
Description:
Scope of Services:
Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:
• Lead and mentor cross-functional program review and product delivery teams in agile principles, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and facilitate key agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, sprint reviews, product demos, retrospectives, and refinement. This could also include ad hoc sessions.
• Facilitate effective delivery of Services and deliverables by the cross-functional program review and product delivery teams through coaching and guiding the product owner and the team. Specifically:
o Coach the team on the application of agile methodology including how to provide effective estimates and sprint commitments, how to adjust for external dependencies, how to eliminate blocking issues, etc.
o Promote the successful achievement of sprint goals and commitments, by acting as the intermediary between the product owner and team.
o Guide the product owner on reporting, release planning, and road-mapping.
• Maintain delivery metrics and report on product level plans, progress, and quality assurance using project management tools and Artifacts such as sprint burndown/velocity charts, product backlogs, and sprint backlogs. The Scrum Master(s) will be required to report on progress to the Province as directed.
• Participate in digital service delivery activities, such as user research and usability testing.
The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.
Facilities:
Scrum Master(s) shall be responsible for providing all of their equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. However, the Province shall ensure that the Scrum Master(s) have the necessary access and credentials to the system.
In the event that the Scrum Master(s) are directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, furniture and office supplies. However, the Scrum Master(s) shall continue to be responsible for providing computers and software and the Province shall continue to ensure that the Scrum Master(s) have the necessary access and credentials to the system.
The virtual meeting tool for the Province is Microsoft Teams. Zoom may sometimes be used when needed, however, Zoom accounts are not provided by the Province.
Criminal Records Checks:
Upon request by the Province, the Scrum Master(s) shall, at no cost to the Province, provide a current criminal record check. A Scrum Master may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the criminal record is unacceptable.
Should a Scrum Master be assigned to a team working for Justice, prior to performing Services, the Scrum Master must provide the Province with an Enhanced Security Clearance. A Scrum Master may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the Enhanced Security Clearance or equivalent is unacceptable. The Province does not receive any information specific to the reason an Enhanced Security Clearance may be rejected. Participating law enforcement agencies only identify if an applicant’s clearance is not accepted.
Scrum Master(s) should be aware that over the course of the WO, Scrum Master(s) may be required to complete higher-level security clearances, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret Clearance. Please ensure applicants are eligible to apply if required by the ministry.
Acceptance by the Province of all Scrum Master(s) requires written approval from the Province following acceptable security clearances.
Role Specific Requirements – Answers to the following questions should be at the end of the resume.
The Supplier must provide two (2) project or assignment examples for each proposed Scrum Master. These examples must clearly demonstrate the candidate’s expertise in the Scrum Master role. Each example must address Questions 1 through 5 below. If the response to a question is the same for both projects, this must be explicitly stated. The evaluation team must be able to clearly identify which project each response refers to.
Note: Project examples that reflect more recent experience will be evaluated more favorably, particularly those that demonstrate alignment with current public sector digital delivery practices.
1. Describe the project or assignment in which the proposed scrum master played a role. The description should highligh
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