Sr. Program Manager

Job Description

Who are we?

At RBCx, we power bold ideas, founders, and tech companies. We help some of the most ambitious tech and innovation companies scale and make an impact in the world by connecting them to the right people, ideas, and financial solutions of one of Canada's largest banks.

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Program Manager to join our team, reporting to the Director of People Experience & Integration (RBCx). In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving the delivery of cross-functional business and technology programs and projects. You will work with a diverse set of stakeholders and senior leaders and will be at the forefront of strategy execution with teams that deliver some of RBCx's most important strategic initiatives.

What will you do?

• Develop and manage integrated roadmaps, including coordination with cross-functional teams across RBCx and RBC

• Manage the end-to-end execution for multiple, concurrent programs and projects, ensuring timelines, budgets and objectives are met

• Develop and oversee project plans, ensuring milestones are met, schedules are maintained and goals are successfully delivered

• Build strong relationships and influence across business and technology partners, collaborating on delivery and aligning priorities to support successful outcomes

• Facilitate collaboration across teams, remove blockers, drive accountability, and keep initiatives on track

• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and interdependencies with clear action plans to address them

• Provide program/project updates and reporting to stakeholders, ensuring visibility and alignment

What will you need?

Must Have

• Advanced program/project management knowledge and experience (7+ years) in project delivery, project plan development and management, project governance, scheduling, project metrics, analysis, and reporting

• Experience in delivery of cross-functional initiatives and management of complex programs, including scheduling and roadmaps, budgeting, and forecasting

• Strong working knowledge of Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methodologies

• Expertise in driving organizational change, fostering collaboration, promoting transparency, and aligning stakeholders on shared goals

• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders, executives and vendors

• Expertise building strategic presentations and executive-ready decks

• Advanced planning expertise, with experience creating and maintaining integrated project schedules, roadmaps, and status reports

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and challenging situations, in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to Have

• Project/Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g. PMP, CSM, and/or SAFe)

• Project and Program management experience related to technical implementation initiatives, including large-scale migration projects

• Data analytics expertise and Commercial banking knowledge

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, and we work together to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and believe that achieving success is a goal shared across the organization

• 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 an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

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Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Program Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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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