Sr. Scrum Master
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Reporting to the Director, Investments Technology, we are looking for a Senior Scrum Master who will support the delivery of initiatives that are transformational, innovative, and regulatory. The role will enable one or more multi-disciplinary agile teams to deliver technology projects aligned with business strategic priorities and regulatory demands.
The Senior Scrum Master is 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.
Of course, the journey would not be possible without world-class talent. If this sounds interesting to you keep reading!
What will you do?
Facilitate Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with RBC Agile/Scrum practices, including but not limited to, project kick-off, sprint, release and deployment planning
Accountable alongside the scrum team for the achievement of release objectives and results that meet LOB stakeholders' needs and expectations
Track and manage risks to delivery and reporting financials for the Team
Facilitate discussion leading to collective decision-making, goal setting and conflict resolution within the team
Remove impediments to delivery success through the proactive management of external dependencies and simple team problem-solving, considering options and selecting solutions; escalate issues through business and/or IT channels where necessary
Accountable for creating and maintaining the appropriate vehicles for open communication within the scrum team (e.g. tracker boards) to create a trusting and safe team environment. Manage team performance to promote joint accountability for results and solve productivity issues
Facilitating and engaging in business analysis, user experience and technical conversations across platforms. Navigating and identifying shared IT services required by the team in the delivery of its objectives
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
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
An attitude for success, proactive approach to project management, outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail, and passion for innovation
Knowledge of Scaled Agile practices
Knowledge of collaboration tools - JIRA and Confluence
Experience with Planview and/or RBC MIS (Management Information System)
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-have
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
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
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Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management, Waterfall Project ManagementAdditional Job Details
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