What is the Opportunity?
The position is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of long term and / or complex technology programs in a specific business unit while leading matrixed program team members that are each responsible for elements therein. This includes building technology programs, governance structures and delivery plans to enable fulfillment of articulated business goals. Role is instrumental in driving and tracking project activities, schedule, scope, and budget, as well as negotiating changes in plans and effective communication with all stakeholders across multiple workstreams. Success of technology program outcomes will be measured by the degree with which the initiative was delivered within timeline expectations, budget and scope and its alignment with program goals.
Join our expanding Toronto team and take on a pivotal role driving our top business priorities. You'll have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that shape our growth trajectory, with meaningful exposure to high-impact projects and clear pathways for professional advancement.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Independently oversee multiple concurrent, large-scale technology programs with enterprise-wide impact, from ideation to implementation to post launch evaluation, using broad and extensive input from industry and/or business unit subject matter experts
Design and implement robust program governance frameworks, including steering committees, risk management protocols, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans with substantial latitude
Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud, cybersecurity) to drive proof-of-concepts to future-proof the technology stack or to select the solution which impacts critical Bank units or functions
Independently identify and negotiate technical dependencies across multiple internal and vendor teams to remove roadblocks and facilitate agile development.
Provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems and have extensive contact with internal clients and business.
Independently manage multi-million-dollar budgets, optimize resource allocation, and negotiate with vendors and partners to maximize ROI.
Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, provide effective mitigation strategies and assign contingency action plans to both schedules and budgets
Participate in long-range planning and development of application or product roadmaps with business leaders, architects, and global teams to align technology roadmaps with RBC’s strategic priorities
Independently craft and deliver compelling narratives to senior leadership, translating technical complexities into clear business outcomes.
Interfaces with all levels of management throughout the bank
Manage programs and teams, including applying established methodologies, using change control templates and processes; managing time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools; monitoring budgets; coordinating resource acquisition and utilization; serving as a liaison with internal customers and external suppliers; and communicating regularly with project stakeholders.
Contribute effectively to the collective team effort and offer ideas and solutions to complex problems
Recognized as a trusted mentor and leader throughout the bank and is a credible role model to junior staff and peers
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must Haves
Minimum 10 years’ experience with project/program management methodologies, project management tools and techniques across all project activities along with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing complex, large-scale technology programs; be able to manage highly complex technology programs involving large, cross functional teams
Expert level skills in financial & stakeholder management; the role will require presenting to Sr. leaders.
Strong foundational understanding of system architecture, microservices, cloud infrastructure, or related technologies relevant to the product
Understanding of data pipelines, databases, enterprise data architectures and, data migration strategies across modern platforms
Experience with go-to-market (GTM) preparedness reviews, feature validation, and post-launch retrospectives to ensure commercial and operational success.
Excellent presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner
Well-developed analytical skills and demonstrated ability to provide clarity to complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information
Must be able to create highly complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks
Nice to Haves:
Agile Scrum Master Certification preferred and/or 2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience
Banking or financial industry experience to support the design and/or vendor product selection to solve corporate wide issues or enhancements
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
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Opportunities to build close relationships with clients
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Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management, Waterfall Model
Additional Job Details
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada
37.5
Full time
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Regular
Salaried
2026-06-12
2026-07-25
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
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