ScrumManager

**Job Description** **Vacancy Status:** **Yes -** This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. **AI Disclosure:** As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role **Hybrid -** This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]. **The Role** The Scrum Manager – Software Quality Automation leads an agile team focused on building and scaling test automation and quality practices across Organization. This role partners closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers, and technical leads to drive execution on test coverage and quality, software visualization, Test quality and AI solutions, and CI/CD pipeline support. You will enable the team to deliver high-quality, automated solutions such as BDD Tooling, and continuous integration/delivery capabilities, while fostering a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and built-in quality. **Key Responsibilities** **Team facilitation & delivery** * Facilitate all Scrum events (backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure they are outcome-oriented. * Track and improve flow using data (throughput, predictability, quality metrics) and drive actions from retrospectives. **Backlog & dependency management** * Partner with the Product Owner and technical leads to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog with clear acceptance criteria. * Help the team define clear sprint goals aligned to priorities such as **test coverage/quality enhancement** , **software visualization** , **Test quality improvements** , **AI-driven solutions** , Test automation tooling, and **CI/CD pipeline support**. * Coordinate cross-team dependencies with partner teams (e.g., development, test infrastructure, CI/CD, platform) and ensure risks and blockers are surfaced