Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Director, you will lead and oversee the IT activities of the Core Deposits Technology portfolio under Core Banking Technology, to ensure portfolio strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time frames, scope and budget. The position requires leadership to weave organization’s transformation strategy into the day-to-day execution which will result in changing the bank while we are running the bank. The position requires strong partnership with various lines of business within RBC.

What will you do?

Project Planning & Execution:

Incorporates transformational objectives into project execution that reshape the business and create significant growth.

Seeks out industry trends and organization knowledge to understand alternative approaches / solutions.

Thinks creatively about opportunities to align RBC offerings with future client needs.

Facilitates joint planning with the business and technology partners in the early stages of project formation.

Integrates project plans at program level creating estimating models as required, refines plan and manages performance against it.

Facilitates schedule and cost forecasting and mentors program directors/managers in determining risk-based provisions.

Creates metrics and manages with a higher level of information i.e. at the trends and management indicator level; differentiates between project and program metrics.

Champions strong IT governance through the creation of a program decision framework; mentors program managers in its development and continuous improvement.

Oversees projects closure initiatives.

Relationships & Communication:

Provides superior client experience and strengthens relationship with business partners.

Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to get things done.

Manages project communications including status reports to all stakeholders.

Provides senior management with timely updates on strategic portfolio and program issues.

Selects external vendors and third parties and manages the relationships at the program level.

Managerial Excellence:

Sets direction and vision for the team.

Builds project management capability on the team.

Manages performance, reward and recognition.

Holds Project Managers accountable for managerial work.

Establishes succession plan for key positions, including own.

Selects and builds high performing diverse team that leverages individual capabilities and strengths.

Promotes a mindset for sustained success, growth and diversity.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

10+ years of leadership experience.

Successfully and simultaneously managed multiple Type 3 projects with emphasis on: Transformational Business Impact or Very High Business Risk; Uncertain Business Requirements & New Technology.

Expert level Influencing, Negotiating, Communication, Presentation and Facilitation skills.

Demonstrated change management capabilities.

Nice to have: 

Advanced knowledge related to Core Banking.

Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.

Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.

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.

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Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-16

Application Deadline:

2025-08-29

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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