Sr. Program Manager
RBC
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
Drive change management efforts to support adoption of new tools, processes and ways of working
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
Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile delivery methodologies
Expertise building strategic presentations and executive-ready decks
Advanced planning expertise, with experience creating and maintaining integrated project schedules, roadmaps, and status reports
Strong stakeholder management capabilities with experience influencing, aligning, and presenting to executive leadership
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 ManagementAdditional Job Details
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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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