Royal Bank of Canada

Scrum Master

Royal Bank of Canada$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Kanban, etc.) for software development
  • 4+ years experience as a Scrum Master
  • 2+ years proficiency with Jira or Agile management tools
  • Experience in project delivery with agile teams
  • Experience with agile ceremonies (standups, demos, etc.)
  • Experience working with vendors in various resource models
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional work

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews
  • Identify and resolve blockers to maintain team progress
  • Act as a liaison for seamless integration between teams
  • Guide team in refining Agile practices and optimizing documentation
  • Prioritize platform backlog items in alignment with objectives
  • Coach team members on Agile principles to foster accountability
  • Maintain communication and report team progress to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Support for personal development through coaching
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact
  • Work in a dynamic, high-performing team environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Join CNB's SEAS (Shared Enterprise Application Services) team as a Scrum Master.

What will you do?
  • Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews to ensure alignment with team goals and continuous improvement.
  • Remove Blockers: Proactively identify and resolve impediments to team progress, collaborating with stakeholders, developers, and infrastructure teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Foster Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the Seeburger Platform team, trading partners, and cross-functional teams (e.g., security, networking) to ensure seamless integration and issue resolution.
  • Promote Process Improvement: Guide the team in refining Agile practices, leveraging automation opportunities (e.g., scripting, CI/CD pipelines) and optimizing documentation (runbooks, SOPs) for scalability.
  • Support Technical Initiatives: Partner with the team to prioritize backlog items, such as platform upgrades, security compliance tasks, and performance tuning, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
  • Mentor and Empower: Coach team members on Agile principles, encourage self-organization, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation in a 24/7 operational environment.
  • Ensure Transparency: Maintain clear communication channels, track metrics (e.g., sprint velocity, uptime SLAs), and report progress to stakeholders while safeguarding the team from external distractions.


What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in one or more agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Kanban, XP, TDD, CI) for software development and how they can be applied in a product development / program delivery environment
  • Minimum 4 year of experience as a Scrum Master
  • Minimum 2 years proficiency with Jira or other Agile Management tools
  • Experience in project delivery with agile teams
  • Experience with agile practices including scrum/Kanban, agile ceremonies (standups, backlog refinement, team demos)
  • Experience working with vendors that provide resources using various models (staff augmentation, fixed price contracts)
  • Experience delivering small to medium complex projects with agile teams
  • Clear understanding of the various activities within a delivery project
  • Experience scheduling activities across all delivery teams to deliver a common capability
  • Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally to articulate, measure and solve issues


Nice-to-have:
  • Knowledge of Scaled Agile practices
  • Knowledge of collaboration tools - JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience with Clarity, Planview and/or RBC MIS (Management Information System)
  • Basic financial experience


What's in it for you?

  • 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
Agile Methodology, Coaching Others, Communication, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Results-Oriented, Staying Focused, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-19

Application Deadline:

2026-07-19
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

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Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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