Scrum Master

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking a Scrum Master for its Toronto office. This role involves managing complex projects to ensure they meet objectives on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, preferably with a background in business or engineering, and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program and fosters an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive project-related experience managing complex projects.
• Advanced project management knowledge including budgeting and financial management.
• Leadership skills, including talent management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, organization, and implementation of projects under the CTO Portfolio.
• Develop and manage project plans, including scope, budget, and risk.
• Facilitate schedule and cost forecasting.

Skills

Business Oriented

Communication

Group Problem Solving

Time Management

Organizational Change Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

SDLC

Agile Delivery Methodologies

Iterative Waterfall Methodology

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

WHAT IS THIS OPPORTUNITY?

As a Scrum Master, you will be managing the planning, organization and implementation of projects under the CTO Portfolio to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved timeframe, scope and budget.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Plans and executes projects with value of 1000K and above (benefit/cost), and at least a high level of complexity and uncertainty including managing project scope, requirements changes, multiple and competing demands and priorities as well as determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk using appropriate fact-based metrics / assumptions.
• Develops integrated baseline project plans applying estimated models; documents estimating assumptions, refines plans and manages performance against them.
• Facilitates schedule and cost forecasting; mentors project managers in determining risk based provisions.
• Anticipates and quantifies tactical, operational and strategic risks applying risk-based approach to forecasting.
• Manages project communications including status reports to executives, stakeholders, business units, vendors, project team, etc.
• Timely engagement with RBC specific regulatory, compliance, finance, operational risk, supplier management, and other specific local or enterprise wide business processes, as determined by financial implications of the project’s costs, and the specific impacts of the change being introduced by the project

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree Business/Engineering (preferred)
• 5+ years’ progressive project-related experience managing projects with high level of value (benefit/cost), and a high level of complexity and uncertainty
• Advanced project management knowledge including plan development; scheduling methodology; project metrics gathering, analyzing, and reporting; risk and issue assessment and quantification methodologies; cost/benefit analysis and alternatives identification; budgeting, financials and benefits management..
• Advanced people management knowledge and leadership skills, including talent management process (recruitment / selection, performance management, performance development / coaching, reward / recognition)
• Possesses a working knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working in the Financial/Insurance industry
• Experience with Iterative Waterfall methodology
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred)

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

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

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:

2025-07-18

Application Deadline:

2025-08-15

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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