Senior Project Manager

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Project Manager plays a key role in supporting the projects portfolio within OPE (Operations Process Engineering) and driving the culture and behaviors needed to succeed with a client centric approach. This is a business specific Project Manager role critical to understanding our risk landscape and how it impacts our operational pillars. The role will support the creation and closure of projects to enhance our risk environment as well as drive change through automation and technology. The objective and purpose is to create value through project transparency, control, effectiveness, efficiency and flexibility for fast delivery of solutions. You will collaborate closely with senior business partners and project stakeholders across Enterprise Operations and business/functional partners to achieve project outcomes.

What will you do?

• Deliver and effectively manage to interdependencies and collaborate with TEO Business senior leaders and/or delegates to support prioritized delivery within the OPE Ops Risk teams
• Drive project through full lifecycle from initiation through planning & execution to closure.
• Provide strategic oversight, roadmap and direction for development and maintenance of risk mitigation projects that enhance the operating and control environment
• Support operational process components of internal audits and consistently track the respective project plans.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders ensuring collaboration, professionalism and cooperation against strategic roadmap, timelines, project artifacts, and change enablement activities.
• Produce monthly risk status reporting on key enterprise and business deliverables and projects
• Own the management of the OPE portfolio of work, including the tracking of implementation plans, portfolio issues and risks resolution, benefits and spend.
• Own the coordination of both ongoing executive portfolio updates and standard monthly updates to support the MBR and BRD routines
• Lead the coordination of the annual ongoing planning for the OPE portfolio of work ( App dev, prioritization, benefits, headcount, roadmap, intake) providing strategic oversight and direction
• Collaborate with key enterprise stakeholders and programs to drive forward the delivery of the OPE portfolio of work

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent; 5 years of minimum experience in large program delivery and management
• Operational or business experience in risk identification and advisory is a benefit
• Experience establishing and leading cross functional projects leveraging industry best practices for risk governance routines, project status reporting, and thorough documentation
• Business experience in operations, retail, or commercial banking is preferred
• Strong stakeholder management skills are necessary to support Business, IT, and Functional partners in program delivery
• Clear, articulate communication, organization, and time management are critical for the prompt management of OPE projects
• Required and demonstrated knowledge of project plan development and management, scheduling methodology, program and project metrics, analysis, status reporting, change management and relevant technology standards and audit requirements
  

Nice to Have

• Project management and/or Scrum Master certifications.

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

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Decision Making, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Implementation Planning, Innovative Thinking, Long Term Planning, Performance Driven, Project Implementations, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Self-Direction, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST 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:

2025-07-04

Application Deadline:

2025-11-04

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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