Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager

About Beem

Beem is a new credit union with 80 years of history. Rising to the rapidly evolving challenges of the financial services industry and inspired by cooperative values, our founding credit unions recognized that we can do more together. Beem means light. It means energy. It means a brighter financial future. United as Beem, we are combining our strengths to better serve our members. As of January 1, 2025, Beem will be one of BC’s largest provincially regulated credit unions, supporting the financial wellness of 193,000 members from 66 branches across the province with $17 billion in assets under administration. Learn more about our journey at www.beemcreditunion.ca.

What this role is all about:

The Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager plays a key role leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation and operational excellence. By championing Agile practices, aligning project delivery with business goals, and fostering collaboration, you’ll empower teams to deliver exceptional value while working towards Beem’s aspiration to be the best “digital-first and people-first” financial institution for British Columbia.

This role is open to a remote work arrangement and while we welcome all applications, we anticipate filling this role with a candidate located in British Columbia.

What you’ll do:

Agile Leadership

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach team members on Agile best practices, scrum practices and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with product managers/owner to manage product backlogs and prioritize work
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions
• Track sprint progress using tools like Jira
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop project plans that incorporate elements from both Agile and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate, adapting project management methodologies to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Updates, reports and communicates project progress on a regular and timely basis to appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and budget
• Coordinates and performs quality assurance testing and post-implementation reviews to assess success levels, gather feedback and recommend any related process improvements.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards

Business Analysis & Team Coordination

• Apply best practices and recommend process improvements in accordance with established business objectives.
• Balance the need for flexibility (Agile) with structured planning (Waterfall).
• Highlights and facilitates actions to uncover and resolve root causes of issues.
• Partners with internal departments to gain understanding of processes, policies, procedures and requirements for each project, and work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and QA.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Assists and collaborates with other departments in applying the Project Management Office (PMO) standards as required.
• Proactively collaborates with vendors, departments and subject matter experts to resolve anticipated or unexpected issues and ensure the smooth implementation of deliverables.
• Provides leadership and guidance as necessary to team members.
• Coaches, mentors and provide informal feedback to other employees as needed on related topics.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages transparency and open communication.

A little about your qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field
• 5 or more years of related experience

• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid Agile frameworks

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar

• Certification in Agile (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe) and PMP or equivalent preferred

What you’ll gain:

• The salary range for this position is $92,200 to $126,700.
• Remote work environment within British Columbia
• Extended health care, dental coverage and disability coverage
• Favourable vacation benefits
• RRSP with Employer contributions, and the option to contribute yourself
• Special banking perks - including mortgage and lending products

At Beem we are BOLD and Always Welcoming and our values are at the forefront of everything we do!

• Build Together: You are a team player who thrives on collaboration, sparks ideas, and fosters inclusivity.
• Own It: You are ready to take charge, drive change, and deliver outstanding results.
• Lead with Agility: You are a dynamic, adaptable thinker who thrives on challenge and innovation.
• Driven by Curiosity: You are eager to explore, learn, and shape the future.

Ready to join?

Visit us at www.beemcreditunion.ca to learn more about what it’s like to work for Beem Credit Union!  We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We at Beem Credit Union are committed to ensuring inclusive employment practices and an accessible business environment for our employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute covered by the Human Rights Code and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team.

Beem Credit Union serves communities across many traditional Territories and Treaty areas in British Columbia. We are grateful to live and work on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building strong, connected relationships.