Scrum Master

CIBC•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. You will be joining CIBC’s Enterprise Technology team. The Scrum Master is responsible for managing day-to-day project activities of complex projects, ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered to as per technology’s project performance standards. The role demonstrates initiative to initiate projects, conduct feasibility studies, prepare business cases, and analyze and document complex data and processes to provide estimates of work effort and duration for projects. The Scrum Master uses independent judgment to determine methods and approaches to work, utilizing the project tracking system to manage project reviews and prepare and distribute project status, updates, and progress reports to project stakeholders. In addition, the role acts as a resource integrator for their area, managing stakeholder expectations related to the project scope and timeline constraints. At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Therefore, details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in project management including Agile Methodology, ideally within the financial services or technology industry.
Managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment.
Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies.
Knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).
Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
Embrace and champion change.
Continuously evolve your thinking and how you work to deliver your best.
Digitally savvy.
Seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies.
Quickly adapt to new tools and trends.
Driven by collective success.
Understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
Values matter to you.
Bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

PMP designation

Responsibilities

Facilitate a range of scrum activities, including Sprint, Daily Scrums, Retrospective Meetings, and Backlog Refinement.
Actively promote agile and scrum methodology across the business to enable quick, effective, and meaningful transformation.
Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs.
Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice in the project.
Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
Help internal partners make informed decisions about developing programs, products, and services.
Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal.
Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them.
Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets.
Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
Share ideas, build consensus, and write impactfully.
Chair meetings.
Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development