Sr. Scrum Master

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Investments Technology, we are looking for a Senior Scrum Master who will support the delivery of Risk-based Business initiatives that are transformational, innovative, and regulatory. The role will enable one or more multi-disciplinary agile teams and deliver technology projects that are aligned with business strategic priorities and regulatory demands. The senior Scrum Master has a key role within an Agile delivery team as it removes any impediments that obstruct a team's pursuit of its sprint goals and ultimately delivers a product that generates business benefits for one or several RBC lines of business. Senior Scrum Masters play an important role in the long-term evolution of agile practices at RBC.

Requirements

• An attitude for success, proactive approach to project management, outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail, and passion for innovation
• 10+ years Project Management experience; spanning small projects and large programs with high level of value (benefit/cost), and very high level of complexity / uncertainty, and a track record of successful delivery
• Proven ability to manage high visible programs/projects with third party vendors and significant technology components along with having a strong executive presence and advanced communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Advanced knowledge of change, issue, and risk management and working knowledge of Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methodologies/day-2-day ceremonies; Agile experience fostering team improvements through standard Agile processes and ceremonies.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree (preferred) - Preferably in Business, Technology or Financial Services
• Project/Program Management certifications (e.g. PMP and/or PgMP)
• Data Migration design, development, or Architecture experience
• Previous experience working in Investments / Technology

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage overall project deliverables on medium to large initiatives, Including integration of vendor products and in-house applications.
• Develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, and issues and clear escalation path for program committees.
• Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and track value for effective decision-making
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. Vendors, RBC IT teams, Product)
• Build / present for Senior Director & VP level presentations
• Oversee the development of program/project plans, KPIs, and metrics (including status reporting), prioritization calls & project communications.
• Ensure the completion of risk assessments and the identification & execution of contingency plans
• Deliver initiatives using appropriate methods; Where agile this includes managing daily scrums and other key agile ceremonies.
• Satisfy multiple stakeholders in a very complex and demanding business and technology environment; Deliver business results on high-profile and business-critical assignments

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree