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What is the opportunity?
You will lead and manage agile project execution for the QTS - Global Research Technology group, focusing on strategic, foundational, and transformational projects. You will manage relationships with the Capital Markets Global Research Management, IT partners (QTS), Business SMEs with a focus on agile program delivery and the associated budget across the program. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities across cross-functional business and technology teams to ensure program goals and objectives are accomplished within approved timeframe, scope and budget.
What will you do?
Determine and define program roadmap, governance, projects scope and objectives, OKRs, and KPIs.
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements; Track program costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed program and project schedules and work/delivery plans
Provide program/project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, risks, dependencies, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire program execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Measure program/project performance to identify areas for improvement.
Effective facilitation of all Scrum ceremonies and events including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
Support the team to create clear goals and product backlog
Proactively identify impediments to the team and appropriately resolve
Introduce new and advanced practices to improve the team and performance
Provide coaching and support team members on Agile and Scrum practices and principles to build a great team culture
Ensure that employees understand RBC vision, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviors that contribute to RBC goals.
Provide focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development, and rewarding strong performance.
Accept and successfully execute change while supporting employees through the process and keeping them focused on business priorities.
Growth mindset and a focus on always learning; promotes a values based and inclusive workplace; embraces diverse styles and perspectives; actively mitigates bias and improves diversity representation
AUTHORITIES, IMPACT, RISK
Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions on a timely basis.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 3 years working as a Scrum Master; Recognized Scrum Master Certification i.e. CSM
5+ years of minimum experience as Program/Project Manager
Customer & Client focused
Innovative / entrepreneurial
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting stakeholder expectations
A continuous improvement mindset to drive improvements to the process and team performance
Proficiency with MS Office Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
Proficiency with project tracking and planning applications (like JIRA, Confluence, Mural)
Nice-to-have
Broad exposure to Capital Markets
Experience leading cross functional team/projects in delivering a multiyear transformational program.
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
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Job Skills
Business Oriented, Communication, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Program Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time ManagementAdditional Job Details
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