Project Management Associate/Scrum Master

What is the opportunity?

This is a Project Management/Scrum master position within a group that manages technology projects for the RBC Wealth Management line of business and for the operations teams that support that line of business. RBC Wealth Management is the largest full-service wealth manager in Canada and the 5th largest wealth manager in the world, by client assets. We provide the training, tools, support, and flexibility to transform you into a future leader and build the career you want. Start strong and make a real difference for our clients, our communities, and your future.

What will do you do?

* Leads, directs and oversees activities on planning, delivery and implementation to ensure the project's strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved timeframes, scope and budget.

* Leads team & liaises with RBC business and service partners, including external third party vendors.

* Manages project within the standard RBC Project Delivery Organization management and reporting structure.

* Builds strong relationship with Sponsor, Business/Technology Owners and Technology & Operations Partners.

* Provides superior client experience and strengthens relationship within project team.

* Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to get things done.

* Manages project level communications including status reports to all stakeholders.

* Provides senior management with timely updates on operational project risks and issues.

* Conducts project(s) in accordance with RBC Financial Group's standard project

management discipline, consistently following RBC's Program/Project Management Framework.

* Translates the project vision into project high level scope, design, and executables.

* Ensures risk assessments are completed and that contingency plans are identified and executed.

* Seeks input and prepares project plan and/or implementation plans aligned with executive approval.

* Ensures alignment with enterprise-wide Business & IT Architecture.

* Promotes innovative or improved methods to get the work done and implements best practices.

* Facilitates strong project governance and execution assurance processes

* Establishes a process for the identification of project issues. Resolves complex project issues and escalates to executive/steering committee and manages resolution as required.

* Responsible for the development of project metrics.

* Oversees the production of management documents.

* Operationalizes governance & oversight of overall project.

* Anticipates and quantifies tactical, operational, and strategic risks applying risk-based approach to forecasting.

* Manages project financials.

* Integrates project plans at project level creating estimating models as required, refines plan and manages performance against it.

* Facilitates schedule and cost forecasting and aligns project risk-based provisions.

* Manages project scope using appropriate fact-based metrics/assumptions.

* Oversees the completion of post project reviews and closure in conjunction with project teams.

What do you need to succeed?

Must haves:

• Excellent in project/ program financial management with 2-4 years experiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Strong organizational, time management capabilities, status reporting, general administration, and project management. Find solutions to problems and work with minimum supervision and full accountability.
• Strong Financial Management skills.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Conflict Management and Critical Thinking skills.
• Superior MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) skills
• Desire to pursue a career in project management for financial services technology projects and a strong understanding of technology and/or the financial services industry.

Nice to haves:

• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision-makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.
• Experience in Financial Services Business or Technology, Wealth Management or Brokerage.
• PM certification (such as PMI CAPM or ACP) and/or Scrum Master certification.
• Experience with Planview, Jira, Confluence

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

The Good-Faith Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $65-115K Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate's Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs.This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan.

RBC'S Compensation Philosophy And Principles Recognize The Importance Of A Highly Qualified Global Workforce And Plays A Critical Role In Attracting, Engaging And Retaining Talent That:

* Drives RBC'S High Performance Culture

* Enables Collective Achievement Of Our Strategic Goals

* Generates Sustainable Shareholder Returns And Above Market Shareholder Value

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above