Sr. Scrum Master

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Reporting to the Director, Agile Delivery and Enablement (Global Security), you will be responsible for leading, directing, and overseeing activities related to planning, delivery, and implementation in a scaled agile manner, ensuring that project and program goals and objectives are achieved. You will lead teams and liaise with RBC business and technology partners, including external third-party vendors.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to ensure alignment across Agile teams and stakeholder.

• Supporting the team in achieving the PI or sprint goals and removing any impediments that hinder progress. Including managing dependencies for the PI Program Group.

• Promote collaboration among cross-functional team members, including developers, business analysts, UX designers, and architects.

• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and meets the definition of ready or acceptance criteria.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on team performance, OKRs/KPIs and delivery timelines.

• Apply change and risk management principles to ensure the team can adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.

• Proactively identify risks and dependencies, working with the team and stakeholders to mitigate them effectively.

• Facilitate big room planning sessions and other collaborative events to align multiple teams on shared goals.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You have facilitated PI planning, JIRA and reported on performance metrics.

• Strong understanding of Scaled Agile principles, Scrum framework, and Kanban practices.

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members and stakeholders effectively.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational structures.

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certifications are preferred

• Fluent in English

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, Coaching Others, Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Discussions, Group Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Staying Focused, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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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