Lead Program Manager

Royal Bank of Canada • Edina, MN

4d • $90,000 - $160,000

About The Position

What is the opportunity? The Lead Program Manager will drive the delivery of the Advisory Platform, together with internal business partners, technology teams and vendors by driving constant engagement between teams and stakeholders, ensuring product quality and value in the solution delivery. What will you do? They will work with our teams to identify impediments, risks, help drive program-level continuous improvement for 3+ agile development teams of approximately 7 - 9 people working in close collaboration as well as 2-4 waterfall teams focused on vendor and cross commit team delivery. Additionally, this role is responsible for being involved in facilitating program events such as Program backlog refinements, Program increment planning, Program Big Room planning, Program Retrospectives and the Scrum of Scrums to ensure the quality of the finished product, to optimize productivity, influence/collaborate with cross-discipline teams to create compelling technical solutions. Champion ways-of-working by working towards business transformation and supporting change management across the teams. Through collaboration and facilitation, be involved in driving program ceremonies and processes associated with our Agile Model. Success of this role is measured in terms on how well program processes are being planned and executed as well as the success and predictability of the team delivering on the program objectives and commitments. Resolve complex technology related issues impacting multiple teams, escalating to management and managing the resolution. Work in collaboration with each team to provide input on high-level estimates for product increments as part of the forward planning process. Identify areas needing process improvement, facilitate solutions and escalate accordingly. What do you need to succeed? Must-have: 5+ years of experience in the capacity of Agile Delivery (Scrum Master, Technical Project Management, Program Management, Agile Delivery Management, etc.) or orchestrating work across many technical teams. 4+ years of software development and technical project management. 5+ years of working on medium complexity initiatives. Undergraduate Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Master Trainer, Certified Scrum Professional, Certified Scrum Product Owner. Nice-to-have: Deep understanding of various technologies such as Advisory Applications, Enterprise Systems and Digital tech stack. What's in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team A world-class training program in financial services The expected salary range for this particular position is $90,000-$160,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that: Drives RBC’s high-performance culture. Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals. Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value. #LI-POST #TECHPJ

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the capacity of Agile Delivery (Scrum Master, Technical Project Management, Program Management, Agile Delivery Management, etc.) or orchestrating work across many technical teams.
• 4+ years of software development and technical project management.
• 5+ years of working on medium complexity initiatives.
• Undergraduate Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Master Trainer, Certified Scrum Professional, Certified Scrum Product Owner.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of various technologies such as Advisory Applications, Enterprise Systems and Digital tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Work with our teams to identify impediments, risks, help drive program-level continuous improvement for 3+ agile development teams of approximately 7 - 9 people working in close collaboration as well as 2-4 waterfall teams focused on vendor and cross commit team delivery.
• Be involved in facilitating program events such as Program backlog refinements, Program increment planning, Program Big Room planning, Program Retrospectives and the Scrum of Scrums to ensure the quality of the finished product, to optimize productivity, influence/collaborate with cross-discipline teams to create compelling technical solutions.
• Champion ways-of-working by working towards business transformation and supporting change management across the teams.
• Through collaboration and facilitation, be involved in driving program ceremonies and processes associated with our Agile Model.
• Resolve complex technology related issues impacting multiple teams, escalating to management and managing the resolution.
• Work in collaboration with each team to provide input on high-level estimates for product increments as part of the forward planning process.
• Identify areas needing process improvement, facilitate solutions and escalate accordingly.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level