TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM PRINCIPAL PRODUCT OWNER

　　WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

　　The Technology Platform Principal Product Owner is responsible for a product(s) or product line(s) within a technology platform that supports enterprise processes and initiatives, that is essential to the bank's day-to-day operations and that provides a technology foundation for the bank's competitive edge in the marketplace. They manage activities for a specific product(s) or product line(s) within a technology platform from conception through implementation, support, continual improvement, and innovation. They perform product and use case analysis, provide product documentation and training and serves as technical advisor on matters concerning the designated product(s) or product line(s). Additionally, at the principal level this position possesses advanced competencies and may own emerging, complex or strategically important Product(s) or Product Lines(s). Additional responsibilities may include mentoring and leading other staff, providing additional peer review, liaising with senior management on strategic initiatives and recommending and leading strategic initiatives. The Technology Platform Principal Product Owner is a recognized expert professional within the company both within and beyond own function with deep expertise or unique industry knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.

　　Technology and Innovation Division

　　This position will function as the Product Owner for the Enterprise Agile Tools and will be responsible to develop, execute and maintain a comprehensive strategic roadmap of integrated Agile tooling ecosystem. You will partner with Application Delivery pillars and provide Agile tool-related thought leadership, best practices, guidelines and implement solutions.

　　What you will do

　　Define, advise and implement an Agile tooling strategy in partnership with owners of enterprise tools and delivery methodologiesDefine & implement Agile tooling usage standards (i.e. permissions, workflows, post-conditions, dashboards, screens, and fields) and best practices to increase flow of valueCreate a roadmap for implementation of tooling integration between Jira and other technical and Portfolio Management applicationsDevelop metrics, dashboards, and advanced filters in JIRA/Confluence to provide end-users and business leadership with meaningful operational/performance metrics and customized reportsCreate and maintain prioritized backlog of work required to fulfill your strategic objectivesCommunicate regularly with a range of enterprise stakeholdersFunction as an Agile Tooling Manager and Subject Matter ExpertConfigure, use, and maintain global and project-specific Jira configurationsPartner with Application Delivery leaders and provide Agile tool-related thought leadership, best practices, guidelines & recommendationsCoach executives, business and the delivery teams to enable productive tooling usageBuild and facilitate demos, "how-to" guides, and trainings of Jira & ConfluenceLeverage communities to spread product knowledgeResponsible for Solution Implementation and Delivery of the Agile ToolsCustom Atlassian solution design and implementation e.g., workflow, plugins/scripts, configurationCode & implement scripting solutionsWeb integration of Atlassian and other applications using Rest APIsCreate Jira project roles, issue types, components, workflows, release based configurationAdvise and assist Application Delivery teams in creating organizing and managing screen schemes, permission schemes and notification schemesExceptional engagement, facilitation, and communication skills, with experience collaborating with stakeholders at every level; Ability to present complex topics to mixed audiencesAbility to gather requirements, propose potential solutions, analyze impact, communicate with stakeholders, and implement toolset solutionsInstallation, configuration, and system administration of Atlassian softwareExpert ability to develop & implement workflow, post functions, triggers, automated scripts, etc.Expert ability to write JQL (Jira Query Language) to construct custom dashboards, reports, filters etc.Deep understanding and hands on experience with Atlassian rest APIsDeep hands-on expertise with Aha! RoadmapsExpert ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a rapidly changing environmentExpert ability to manage multiple clients and deliverables at any given time through effective time management and planningTeam player and strong collaboration and stakeholder management skillsExperience managing software tool implementations

　　Must-Have

　　Bachelor's Degree Or equivalentMinimum 15 years working in ITMinimum 5 years expertise & deep hands-on experience of Atlassian JIRA and ConfluenceMinimum 2 years expertise & deep hands-on experience of Aha! RoadmapsExperience in a consulting or client delivery roleExperience with web integration using Rest APIsExperience with the principles of Agile, DevOps and Agile at Scale methodologies

　　Skills and Knowledge

　　Excellent organizational, problem solving, analytical, planning, and scheduling skillsStrong leadership and negotiation skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as, strong presentation skillsProven experience in demonstrating initiative in creating and maintaining positive business relationships with various unit managersProgram management experience with the ability to concurrently manage multiple projects and timeframes (Program for Senior and Principal)Good knowledge of financial service industry preferredFunctional knowledge of Agile development practices

　　Compensation

　　Starting base salary: $122,535 - $208,715 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

　　To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications

　　The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

　　Benefits and Perks

　　At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.

　　INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

　　City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.'

　　ABOUT CITY NATIONAL

　　We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.