Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Hybrid Employment

RBC Borealis is hiring a Lead IT Scrum Master

About the Role

RBC Borealis is looking for a Lead IT Scrum Master to join our Insurance Technology division. In this role, you will lead and contribute to key insurance technology projects by applying RBC's Agile Operating Model, managing stakeholders, and providing governance expertise. You will help drive the data and digital strategy forward.

What You'll Do

  • Ensure strong application of Agile Leadership Capabilities through stakeholder and scope management, team leadership, and dependency management.
  • Participate in quarterly Program Increment planning, configure JIRA boards, manage scrum of scrums, remove impediments, and facilitate sprint ceremonies.
  • Establish and maintain effective project governance routines and facilitate meetings in line with RBC's agile framework.
  • Coach teams on agile mindset and SCRUM theory, tailoring your approach to team dynamics and maturity.
  • Proactively identify, document, and manage risks and issues with clear mitigation plans.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of Scrum Master experience in a SAFe agile delivery environment.
  • Undergraduate degree and a Certified Scrum Master or equivalent certification.
  • Extensive working knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies with proven coaching experience.
  • Advanced project management skills including planning, scheduling, metrics, risk assessment, and budgeting.
  • General management skills in negotiation, communication, and team building.
  • Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence.

Nice to Have

  • Advanced Certified Scrum Master Certificate and Certified SAFe Practitioner or equivalent.
  • Experience working in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation.
  • Knowledge of the Insurance domain.

Technical Stack

  • JIRA
  • Confluence

Team & Environment

You will be a member of a dynamic, fast-paced team within Insurance Technology.

Benefits & Compensation

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • Ability to make a lasting impact and build close relationships with clients.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Flexible work/life balance options and opportunities for challenging work with progressively greater accountabilities.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position located in Mississauga, Canada.

At RBC, we are guided by shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, and Excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives, where employees feel supported to perform at their best, collaborate effectively, and grow professionally.

Required Skills
ScrumSAFeSDLCProject ManagementJIRAConfluenceCoachingRisk AssessmentBudgetingTeam Building
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RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis, an RBC Institute for Research, is a curiosity-driven research centre dedicated to achieving state-of-the-art in machine learning. Established in 2016, with labs in Toronto, Montreal, Waterloo, and Vancouver, it supports academic collaborations and partners with world-class research centres in artificial intelligence, focusing on ethical AI to help communities thrive.

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Department Information Technology
Category management
Posted 14 days ago