Lead Scrum Master - RBC Insurance Technology
Job Summary
While we are working towards this role being a 100% Scrum Master role, in the near term, you may be asked to manage some Iterative Waterfall projects. In that case, you are expected to incorporate Agile principles, as appropriate.
Job Description
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Facilitating medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with RBC Agile practices
Accountable alongside the team for the achievement of release objectives and results that meet stakeholders' needs and expectations
Remove impediments to delivery success through the proactive management of dependencies, team problem-solving and the development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges; has the authority to execute against new approaches and escalate issues through business and/or IT channels where necessary.
Communicate cross functionally, ensuring transparency of progress and outcomes; Report team progress and accomplishment up and across, including risks and financials; facilitate product demos and retrospectives.
Accountable for creating and maintaining the appropriate vehicles for open communication within the scrum or Kanban team (e.g. tracker boards) to create a trusting and safe team environment.
Navigating and identifying shared IT services required by the team in the delivery of its objective.
Provide proactive coaching to the team and recommends continuous improvement of processes to optimize team productivity, engaging coach as required.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must-have
2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Kanban Service Delivery Manager- where Scrum or Kanban principles, practices and theory were diligently applied
5+ years of experience in software development and/or project management and/ or business (system) analysis or other relevant professional experience
2+ years of working on medium-to-high complexity initiatives
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience
Certified Scrum Master / Agile Practitioner
Nice-to-have
Experience working in the Financial/Insurance industry
Experience with Iterative Waterfall methodology
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
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Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Coaching Others, Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Staying Focused, TeamworkAdditional Job Details
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