Director, Strategic Initiatives

Join to apply for the Director, Strategic Initiatives role at RBC. What is the opportunity? Interested in influencing the strategic direction of key technology capabilities at RBC? Then this is the team for you. Job Description The Office of the EVP of Innovation & Technology enables the success of the Innovation and Technology team through the delivery and oversight of strategic projects and leadership of business management, operations and risk activities. As the Director of Strategic Initiatives you will be responsible for leading strategic projects that span across the I&T organization including strategy development and product communication. What will you do? Work in collaboration with our senior leadership team to develop the future state strategies and roadmap for key strategic topics and technology capabilities (e.g. AI, data and analytics) Conduct business value analysis for key technology capabilities Develop content to clearly communicate the vision and value of our technology capabilities Define the scope, approach, successful outcomes, stakeholder engagement models, solution alternatives, and roadmaps for strategic projects and I&T Grand Challenges Lead project planning and execution, provide thought leadership and consulting to support the broader I&T leadership team Support executive reporting on behalf of the overall team on both a regular and an ad‑hoc basis Define reusable assets / frameworks for the team to leverage, to ensure consistency in work products, approaches and outcomes Other duties as required What do you need to succeed? Must‑have Previous consulting experience with an industry leader firm (e.g. McKinsey, Deloitte, Accenture, etc.) Undergraduate degree in business, technology, or similar 5‑8 years of proven experience in strategy development Ability to develop content and tailor messaging for an executive audience (e.g. storyboarding/strategic storytelling) Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment, bring forth new perspectives and insights Expert Powerpoint skills A strong aptitude and desire for learning An understanding of how technology is used at the bank (e.g. app dev, data, AI, analytics, emerging tech, etc.) An understanding of our revenue‑generating businesses Nice to have: Product Management 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 Opportunities to do challenging work Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities Job Skills 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: 2025‑11‑28 Application Deadline: 2025‑12‑31 Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above. 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. Join our Talent Community Stay in‑the‑know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well‑being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com #J-18808-Ljbffr