Lead Scrum Master
Apply NowCompany: Royal Bank of Canada
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Job Summary
Come and be part of our innovative and high performing GenAI and Mobile Team if you are a talented, tenacious, meticulous and results-focused individual. You will be managing the delivery of complex GenAI and/or Mobile related iterative waterfall and agile projects. You will serve a range of different stakeholders and be responsible for building and improving relationships across all levels of the organization.
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business, and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.
Job Description
What will you do?
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
Nice-to-have:
What's in it for you?
#LI-HYBRID
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Coaching Others, Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Staying Focused, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
TORONTO
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-04-16
Application Deadline:
2025-05-09
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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Come and be part of our innovative and high performing GenAI and Mobile Team if you are a talented, tenacious, meticulous and results-focused individual. You will be managing the delivery of complex GenAI and/or Mobile related iterative waterfall and agile projects. You will serve a range of different stakeholders and be responsible for building and improving relationships across all levels of the organization.
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business, and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.
Job Description
What will you do?
- Organize, facilitate & lead the agile program processes and their execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, and helps drive program-level continuous improvement
- Additionally, this role is responsible for facilitating program events such as Program backlog refinement, Product increment planning, Sprint planning, Product Retrospective, and the Scrum of Scrums
- Provide end-to-end project management, including building and managing the detailed schedule, managing financials, resource forecasting, identifying early warning indicators, and proposing solutions for issues, among others
- Identification and management of project dependencies; ensuring dependency work is closely tracked and delivered to prevent schedule slippage
- Collect project performance indicators, build status reports, Management & VP-level presentations
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- 5+ years of Agile Project Management and/or Senior-level Scrum Master experience which includes both waterfall and agile projects
- Undergraduate degree (preferred) - Preferably in Business, Technology, or Financial Services
- Project/Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g. PMP, CSM, PSM, and/or SAFe)
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting to Senior Directors, VPs, and above
- Ability to make persuasive and compelling PPT presentations.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel.
- Proven ability to manage projects with third-party vendors and significant technology components
- Advanced knowledge of the change, issue, dependency and risk management
Nice-to-have:
- Project Management experience within a financial institution managing technical implementation projects related to GenAI and/or Mobile App delivery
- Working background/experience with segments of RBC (either business or IT) and Knowledge of RBC systems (Archer, JIRA, Lumina)
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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
#LI-HYBRID
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Coaching Others, Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Staying Focused, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
TORONTO
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-04-16
Application Deadline:
2025-05-09
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.