Sr. PM / Scrum Master

Apex Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master with strong agile delivery expertise to join a leading Big Five Bank for a key project. This role involves independently managing projects, enhancing stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous process improvement within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience managing large transformation programs and a strong background in agile methodologies.

Benefits

Part of an internationally recognized organization

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic and collaborative high-performing team

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management/scrum master experience.
• Experience managing large transformation programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage projects of varying sizes.
• Oversee delivery activities to ensure strategic goals are accomplished.
• Provide superior client experience and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Scrum Master

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Post-Secondary education in Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MIS

Planview

Job description

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for aSr. Project Manaer / Scrum Masterwithstrong agile delivery expertise, stake holder engagement and strategic thinkingto place at our client, a Big Five Bank for an important and growing project.

Terms:6 month rolling contract.

Perks:Be part of an internationally recognized organization and a highly cohesive, friendly, high performance team!

Application Process:It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Eric [e-mail] Please reference: Sr. Project Manager / Scrum Master

What is the opportunity?

In this role as Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master, you will independently manage projects of varying sizes to support the consistent and efficient management of data across RBC. Lead and oversee delivery activities to ensure strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time frames, scope and budget. You will be highly effective as either a Project Manager or Scrum Master, to ensure on time, on budget delivery of business value, helping business stakeholders meet all benefit commitments and business outcomes as well as contribute to the continuous improvement of Chief Data Office (CDO) teams and capabilities.

Project Planning & Execution

• Effectively manage project deliverables for CDO teams and capabilities; Including integration of vendor products and in-house applications; lead initiatives supporting new technologies and channels, new product implementation, regulatory change and business efficiency enhancements
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, 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
• Satisfy multiple stakeholders in a very complex and demanding business and technology environment; Deliver business results on high-profile and business-critical assignments
• Lead program management reporting for senior management/executives
• Resolve complex issues and conflicts, act as a point of escalation and promptly engage executives where required
• Review management artifacts(including but not limited to PMA, Business Case, Risk Assessments, PMF/AMF, etc.) and ensure the programs are structured for success
• Integrate PMF and AMF artifacts used by external programs with the Business Agile artifacts used by CDO management without unnecessary duplication

Continuous Process Improvement

• Support and enhance the CDO business agile approach of quarterly planning and delivery using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Act as a servant leader for delivery teams, while ensuring correct metrics are in place to capture performance and best practices are applied to foster continuous improvement

Enhance Relationships with Stakeholders

• Provide superior client experience, strengthen relationship with business partners, sponsors and IT partners
• Facilitate relationship with third party consultants to meet program deliverables
• Provide senior management and executives with timely updates on progress and any program issues
• Lead by example to maximize employee performance and standards of excellence

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Post- Secondary education or equivalent, Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science
• 7+ years of project management/scrum master experience
• Experience managing large transformation programs involving cross-enterprise teams across multiple disciplines and of a business/functional unit significance
• Experience working with Third Party Suppliers (experience working with and managing external suppliers, or having dealt with difficult situations)
• Working knowledge and experience of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies and tools (Jira & Confluence)
• Experience with project plan development and management, estimation, scheduling methodology, project metrics, analysis, status reporting, and change management
• Experience with MIS and Planview
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of product management to facilitate effective backlog prioritization and ensure alignment with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Nice-to-have

• PMP/PgMP Certification, Scrum Master Certification (CSM, CSP or SAFe), PMI-ACP
• Experience reviewing artifacts, including code reviews(application and test automation scripts)
• Experience using SDLC, QE and DevOps tools(JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, UrbanCodeDeploy, qTest, etc.)
• Experience in collaborating with Product Managers to interpret data insights which supports continuous improvement in agile processes and the delivery of data-related solutions.
• Experience in Data Governance tools like Collibra, Informatica

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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue yourcareer in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.