Senior Scrum Master – Equity Finance IT
Opportunity
As a Senior Scrum Master in the Home Equity Finance (HEF) IT team in Personal Credit Technology, you will lead a large, multi-year re-platforming program in support of the HEF business. You will facilitate complex, high-impact initiatives by leveraging advanced knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery principles. You will manage cross-functional dependencies, drive teams to deliver business outcomes, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
This role demands a strategic mindset, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to balance Agile flexibility with strong project governance and a multi-year delivery roadmap in a fast-paced, large-enterprise environment.
- Facilitate applicable Scrum ceremonies while owning project scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder deliverables; balance team enablement with delivery accountability
- Empower teams to self-organize while ensuring delivery commitments are met
- Own sprint planning aligned to project milestones; track project-level progress, risks, and dependencies; ensure the team delivers against committed timelines and quality standards
- Manage upward communication on project status and risks; coordinate with other teams and external stakeholders; secure resources and resolve organizational blockers that impact delivery
- Run retrospectives to improve team velocity and process; adapt project approach as needed; balance Agile flexibility with project governance and predictability requirements
- 10+ years of experience in IT delivery with a proven track record in Agile/Scrum environments
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business)
- Strong leadership skills—ability to influence, mentor, and drive teams toward high performance
- Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation-ready for diverse stakeholders
- Analytical and problem-solving expertise—ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
- Large Financial Institution enterprise experience—familiarity with structured environments and governance frameworks
- Proven track record delivering large-scale technology programs
- Exposure to or understanding of AI in the delivery lifecycle
- PMP certification
- Experience working with or in support of the Retail Credit business
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
- 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
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
- Agile Methodology
- Coaching Others
- Conflict Management
- Decision Making
- Group Problem Solving
- Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure
- Quality Management
- Results-Oriented
- Scrum (Agile)
- Staying Focused
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:
TORONTO
Toronto
Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
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