Scrum Manager (Software Quality Automation)

TL;DR

Scrum Manager (Software Quality Automation): Leading an agile team to build and scale test automation and quality practices for VEST with an accent on CI/CD pipeline support, AI-driven quality solutions, and software visualization. Focus on improving delivery flow, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of built-in quality.

Location: Hybrid (Markham, Ontario). Must report to the Markham office at least three times per week. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Salary: $111,700 - $167,600

Company

A global automotive leader committed to a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Facilitate all Scrum events, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner with Product Owners and technical leads to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog with clear acceptance criteria.
• Identify and proactively remove impediments affecting team progress related to tools, processes, or alignment.
• Coach team members on Agile, Scrum, and SAFe practices, emphasizing a DevOps and CI/CD mindset.
• Communicate team capacity and progress to leadership and align team objectives with PI and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Scrum Manager, or Agile Delivery Lead with software teams.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum practices and tooling such as Jira/ESP or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments.
• Must be eligible to work in the target location without requiring current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience in embedded software, automotive, or test automation/quality engineering environments.
• Familiarity with SAFe and large-scale agile (PI Planning, ART events).
• Experience with BDD/BDDU, test automation frameworks, or AI-assisted quality tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CSM, PSM, or SAFe SSM/RTE.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model providing a balance between remote work and office collaboration.
• Commitment to a non-discriminatory workplace that fosters inclusion and belonging.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package focused on overall employee well-being.