It Project Manager/Scrum Master

Role: Senior IT Project manager/Scrum master

Client location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

12 Months

What will you do?

· Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.

· Plan and manage project deliverables including managing the project scope, requirements changes, multiple and competing demands and priorities as well as determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk using appropriate fact-based metrics / assumptions.

· Ensure delivery of solutions and services meet requirements, including internal security standards.

· Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks. Analyze, mitigate, and escalate where appropriate along with setting up appropriate governance framework.

· Establish strong working relationships across technical / business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners.

· Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.

· Manage and report project and program financials periodically to Project Stakeholders and Risk IT leaders.

Must-have

· Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities.

· Hands-on experience managing JIRA board and Confluence.

· Agile certified

· Strong organizational, project coordination and time management capabilities.

· Ability to articulate complex issues concisely and communicate effectively and comfortably with all levels of management.

· Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills.

· Advanced project management knowledge including plan development; scheduling methodology; project metrics gathering, analyzing, and reporting; risk and issue assessment and quantification methodologies; cost/benefit analysis and alternatives identification; budgeting, financials, and communications management.

Nice-to-have

· Knowledge & Experience of Financial risks (Market Risk Preferred).

· Previous experience as a Functional expert (Business Analyst) in areas of Risk reporting.

· Strong command over Microsoft office suites displaying advanced level operability with functions such as pivot tables.

· Certification demonstrating competency in financial products such as CSC (Canadian Securities Certificate), CFA (Certified Financial Analyst), FRM (Financial Risk Manager).