Lead IT Scrum Master, AI Initiatives

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits

Stock where applicable

Coaching and development

Job summary

RBC in Toronto seeks an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead GenAI and Mobile delivery programs, guiding complex projects through waterfall and agile lifecycles while aligning stakeholders across the organization.

You will partner with Global Functions Technology to drive strategic roadmaps, leverage AI tools, and mentor teams, with emphasis on governance, risk, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Agile Project Management and/or Senior-level Scrum Master experience which includes both waterfall and agile projects
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Windsurf) to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily project tasks
• Demonstrate expertise in creating high-impact, visually compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences and business objectives
• 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
• Proven ability to manage projects with third‑party vendors and significant technology components
• Advanced knowledge of the change, issue, dependency and risk management

Responsibilities

• Organize, facilitate & lead the agile program processes and their execution, escalated impediments, manage risk, and helps drive program-level continuous improvement
• Facilitating program events such as Program backlog refinement, Product increment planning, Sprint planning, Product Retrospective, and the Scrum of Scrums
• Meet with business and technology leads to understand objectives and map out technical and testing requirements based on Strategic roadmaps
• 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
• 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

Skills

Agile Project Management

Scrum Master

AI tools

Presentation skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree

PM/CS certifications (PMP, CSM, PSM, SAFe)

Tools

JIRA

Archer

Lumina

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

What will you do?

• Organize, facilitate & lead the agile program processes and their execution, escalated 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
• Meet with business and technology leads to understand objectives and map out technical and testing requirements based on Strategic roadmaps.
• 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
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Windsurf) to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily project tasks.
• Demonstrate expertise in creating high-impact, visually compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences and business objectives
• 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
• 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:

• Familiarity with the AISDLC framework
• 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

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

2026-06-30

Application Deadline

2026-09-11

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.