Sr. Scrum Master

Job Description

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 Risk-based Business initiatives that are transformational, innovative, and regulatory. The role will enable one or more multi-disciplinary agile teams and deliver technology projects that are aligned with business strategic priorities and regulatory demands.The senior Scrum Master has 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? Effectively manage overall project deliverables on medium to large initiatives, Including integration of vendor products and in-house applications. Develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, and issues and clear escalation path for program committees. Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and track value for effective decision-making Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. Vendors, RBC IT teams, Product) Build / present for Senior Director & VP level presentations Oversee the development of program/project plans, KPIs, and metrics (including status reporting), prioritization calls & project communications. Ensure the completion of risk assessments and the identification & execution of contingency plans Deliver initiatives using appropriate methods; Where agile this includes managing daily scrums and other key agile ceremonies. Satisfy multiple stakeholders in a very complex and demanding business and technology environment; Deliver business results on high-profile and business-critical assignments What do you need to succeed? Must-have An attitude for success, proactive approach to project management, outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail, and passion for innovation 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 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

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