This Associate IT Scrum Lead will help the organization in attaining its goals through Agile delivery which helps improve the lives of our users and increase overall efficiency. The ideal candidate will help foster the Agile ways of working and be adaptable on different situations.

Position Responsibilities:

Organizes and facilitates key Scrum/Agile events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

Collaborates closely with the Product Owner and Business Analyst to ensure a well-maintained Product Backlog and a clear understanding of priorities.

Facilitates and supports the Scrum Team in continuous improvement efforts, including adjustments to processes and practices.

Helps the team remove internal and external impediments

Track and communicate progress on deliverables

Be involved and participate in organization wide Agile events (Quarterly Planning, Scrum of Scrums)

Required Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience in a dedicated Scrum Lead role in an Agile environment

At least 2 years of experience in systems development

Ability to coach teams and foster self-organization

Experience working with cross-functional teams

Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Have attended Agile, Scrum, Kanban trainings

Certifications in Scrum (CSM, PSM), Kanban, SAFe

Experience using JIRA

Have experience delivering Agile projects from inception to closure

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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