Senior Project Manager - GFT Halifax

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Finance IT team are currently undertaking the implementation of technology solutions to support CFO Modernization initiatives as part of RBC's ongoing plan to improve technology management and operational excellence across the organization.

In this role you will be responsible for strategically planning and managing successful implementation of technology projects and workstreams. As Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Finance & Audit IT's Strategic Sub-Ledger solution for Wealth Management Europe.

The role will coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished on time while maintaining the highest standards of quality and stakeholder engagement. You'll work with modern project management tools and collaborate across diverse teams to drive meaningful change.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead activities on planning, delivery, and implementation to ensure enterprise-wide strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time frames, scope, and budget.
• Lead team & liaise with RBC business and service partners, including external third-party vendors.
• Evaluate and provide guidance during the general and detailed planning stages of the large-scale Wealth Management Europe Strategic-Sub-Ledger initiative, developing strategies to ensure all workstreams are cohesive and in line with organizational goals.
• Support the design and monitoring of the initiative's goals, translating the vision into scope, design, and executables.
• Create clarity out of ambiguity and quickly focuses the effort on the most value.
• Provide superior client experience and strengthens relationship within team.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains strong relationships with RBC business, CFO, and T&O partners.
• Seek input and prepares project plans, and/or implementation plans aligned with stakeholders' direction.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree coupled with demonstrated experience running technology programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities
• Proficiency in project management tools including JIRA for task management, Confluence for documentation, Excel for data analysis and reporting, Powerpoint for working group meetings and other industry-standard PM software
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of technical and business stakeholders
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities with experience in agile, waterfall and hybrid methodologies

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge and experience in Sub-Ledger and General-Ledger technology
• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded financial services corporation
• PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across technical functions and business units

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 in technology transformation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services and technology
• Flexible work/life balance options

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Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-27

Application Deadline:

2026-04-30

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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