Senior Project Manager, Gft

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!

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.

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.

The Strategic Programs team is responsible for strategic initiatives sponsored by Group Risk Management and Capital Markets.

In this role, you will lead the planning, organizing and implementation of 2 to 3 application delivery projects, supporting RBC's Risk Modernization Program and FRTB Basel3 requirements.

What will you do?

• Drive delivery of 2 to 3 concurrent initiatives using appropriate methods, including Agile and Iterative Waterfall
• Manage status updates, project financials, product demos and retrospectives
• Plan and manage detailed schedules, identify issues and escalate as required to program committees, complete risk assessments and contingency plans
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. Vendors, RBC IT teams, Product)
• Build / present reporting for management level presentations
• Coach the scrum team to apply appropriate processes to create successful products
• Establish strong working relationships across technical / business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners
• Collaborate with various groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes

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
• Certified Scrum Master with proficiency in JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint and advanced knowledge of Agile workflows (milestones, critical paths, product & sprint backlogs, work back schedules, release burndown)
• Advanced knowledge of change management and risk management, working knowledge of Software development lifecycle (SDLC);

Agile experience fostering team improvements through standard Agile processes and ceremonies

Proven ability to manage high visibility projects with third party vendors and significant technology components along with having advanced communication, presentation and facilitation skills

Nice-to-have

• Undergraduate degree (preferred) - Preferably in Business, Technology or Financial Services
• Previous experience working in Market Risk / Capital Markets / Banking
• Agile coaching certification and experience

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, Project Administration, Project Management, Time Management