Senior Delivery Lead

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced leader to join the Global Security Strategic Services & Regulatory Delivery team as an Agile Program Director. The Agile Program Director will lead the key initiatives by managing processes and their execution, escalates impediments, manages risks, and helps drive program-level continuous improvement working in close collaboration with multiple cross functional teams. Success of this role is measured in terms on how well program framework/processes are being planned and executed as well as the success and predictability of the teams delivering on the program objectives and commitments in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, agile delivery, and scrum master roles with a focus on leading agile projects in the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex initiatives from conception to delivery.
• Expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities; able to meet consistently high-quality standards with simultaneous workstreams.
• Critical thinking and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, CSM, CFA equivalent or project management / finance experience.
• Experience working in a in technology, financial services organization with cross border operations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance initiatives and reporting requirements
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of one or more Global Security Strategic Services programs, including managing project delivery and budget
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Global Security pillars to align on priorities and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, project plans, schedules, and budgets for tracking key milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and manage reporting frameworks to provide visibility into program performance, financials, and risks.
• Implement agile methodologies and best practices to optimize project delivery and adapt to changing business needs.
• Mentor teams on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks to ensure continuous delivery and iterative improvement.
• Implement best practices for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivery tracking to ensure alignment with program objectives.

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.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

What This Job Offers

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