Sun Life

Scrum Master

Sun Life  •  Onsite  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

The Scrum Master is responsible for enabling Agile teams to deliver business value effectively. This role coaches and supports teams in Agile ways of working, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, removes impediments, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master partners closely with Product Owners, Technology teams, and Business stakeholders to drive predictable delivery, collaboration, and high‑quality outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Coach teams to become high‑performing, self‑organising, and outcome‑focused
  • Support Product Owners with backlog refinement, prioritisation, and release planning
  • Identify and remove impediments that impact team delivery and flow
  • Protect the team from external disruptions and unplanned work
  • Promote transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies across Business, IT, and Operations
  • Foster a continuous improvement mindset through coaching, feedback, and experimentation
  • Encourage strong collaboration across cross‑functional and onshore/offshore teams


Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in an Agile delivery environment
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work effectively in fast‑changing and complex environments
  • Practical understanding of Agile principles with a hands‑on delivery mindset
  • Experience working with Technology and Business teams
  • Preferred Qualifications: Scrum Master or Agile certification (e.g. PSM, CSM)
  • Background in technology delivery, software development, or digital transformation is an advantage


Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor Degree
  • 7-9 years of experience

Job Category:

Scrum/Coach

Posting End Date:

29/09/2026

Sun Life

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

We provide a wide range of insurance and investment products and services in key markets around the world including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Indonesia. At Sun Life, we have more than 34,000 employees and 112,900 advisors worldwide.

Websites:

Canada www.sunlife.ca/en/

US www.sunlife.com/us/en/

Vietnam www.sunlife.com.vn

Hong Kong www.sunlife.com.hk

Indonesia www.sunlife.co.id

Malaysia www.sunlife.com.my

Philippines www.sunlife.com.ph

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
, OO
Year Founded
Unknown
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