Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Description:

NAVBLUE is a leading services company, wholly owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations solutions and services for airlines and aircraft operators, on the ground and onboard. NAVBLUE combines aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources and increase productivity, for a safe and sustainable aviation.

As a Scrum master you will be a passionate and skilled leader and coach, helping teams achieve their full potential within NAVBLUE.

Your expertise will have a tangible, worldwide impact as you guide our SAFe software delivery teams to help the aviation industry operate more efficiently and safely, making a true difference and helping talented and motivated teams reach new heights.

This job requires constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day-to-day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

• As a Scrum Master, you will work alongside 1-2 Agile SAFe Teams, ensuring timely delivery of features within budget and quality to achieve customer satisfaction
  
• Guide and facilitate all SAFe Agile ceremonies (e.g. iteration planning, daily stand-ups, iteration reviews, retrospectives), ensuring the team sticks to the software development process and achieves iteration goals
  
• Support PI Planning, facilitate system demos, support cross-team coordination and support RTE in ART-level execution and synchronization
  
• Coach and mentor SAFe Agile Team, fostering a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and self-organization within the team
  
• Protect SAFe Agile Team from distractions, remove impediments and barriers to successful implementation.
  
• Facilitate conflict resolution, and help maintain team focus on the product backlog and project timeline
  
• Ensure iteration deliverables consistently meet quality and regulatory guidelines
  
• Collaborate with other members of the Agile community
  
• Facilitate effective communication between Teams and key stakeholders
  
• Regularly monitor, identify, and report progress using appropriate metrics to support PI Delivery
  
• Support issue/risk tracking and scope management discussions
  
• Support communication between leadership, Product and SAFe Agile Teams
  

Must Haves:

• 3+ Years Agile Leadership & Coaching : A servant-leader mindset with a proven ability to coach and mentor teams to become high-performing and self-organizing. You have a deep understanding and hands-on experience with the SAFe framework and Agile principles.
  
• Facilitation & Problem-Solving : Exceptional facilitation skills to lead all Agile SAFe ceremonies. You are proactive in identifying and removing impediments, and you protect the team from external distractions.
  
• Experience in a SAFe Environment : Hands-on experience working as a Scrum Master within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). You are familiar with ART events like PI Planning and understand how team-level work contributes to overall business value.
  
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Scrum Master advanced certifications (PSM, SASM, SSM, etc)
  
• Working experience on Agile project management tools (Agility, Jira, etc)
  
• Ability to communicate concisely and accurately to team and to management
  
• Basic knowledge of software development environments and technologies.
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Knowledge and experience in working with the SAFe framework.
  
• Experience with continuous delivery, DevOps, and release management
  
• Graduate with 6+ years of total Software delivery experience.
  
• Background in software development, QA, or BA is highly desirable
  

What we Offer:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network
  
• Flexible hours
  
• Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
  
• Free parking
  
• Vacation Days (15 - 25)
  
• Professional Development Day
  
• Christmas shut down
  
• Summer core hours
  
• Strong work-life balance
  
• Casual dress code
  
• Competitive group benefits plan
  
• Strong focus on mental health support benefits
  
• Sick and Personal days
  
• RRSP matching program
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Access to Employee Share Scheme
  
• Maternity & Paternity benefits
  
• Referral program
  
• Rewards and Recognition program
  
• Training and Development Support
  
• Monthly Lunch and Learns
  
• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
  
• An active social committee
  
• Organized Volunteer Events
  
• Game room, including a flight simulator!
  
• Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
  
• And much more
  

Recruitment Roadmap:

• A 30-minute interview with HR.
  
• A 1-hour interview with the hiring manager.
  
• A final interview with the Service Delivery Manager and the HR Business Partner.
  
• Offer
  

Selection and Hiring Commitment

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

NAVBLUE is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

Sustainability at NAVBLUE

At NAVBLUE, we recognize that aviation’s innovation must be matched by environmental responsibility. As a digital leader, we provide immediate, actionable solutions to optimize airline operations and drive decarbonization today. Sustainability is not just a goal, but a prerequisite for our growth; it is central to our 2030 strategy to become the industry reference for integrity and stewardship. By joining us, you will play a direct role in this transformation, ensuring the future of air transport is as responsible as it is innovative.

AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
NAVBLUE, Inc.

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Digital

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