Lead Product Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the strategic implementation of a new Portfolio Management application. This role requires deep expertise in Portfolio Management systems and practices, with a focus on defining the target state, managing implementation strategy, and guiding organizational decision-making throughout the deployment lifecycle.

What will you do?

• Define the target state architecture and capabilities for the new Portfolio Management application
• Develop a comprehensive implementation and rollout strategy aligned with organizational objectives
• Establish governance frameworks and success metrics for the initiative
• Gather, document, and validate functional and technical requirements from stakeholders across the organization
• Conduct detailed data analysis to inform system design and data migration strategy
• Identify gaps between current state processes and target capabilities
• Prepare comprehensive options analyses presenting trade-offs, timelines, and resource implications
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Facilitate decision-making sessions and communicate outcomes across the organization
• Oversee requirements implementation and system configuration
• Manage stakeholder engagement and change management activities
• Drive outcomes through cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment

What do you need to succeed? Must have's :

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Portfolio Management systems and applications
• Deep understanding of Portfolio Management capabilities, best practices, and industry standards
• Proven experience leading complex system implementations or transformations
• Strong analytical and business process improvement skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Experience preparing business cases and presenting to senior leadership
• Self-organized and results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Demonstrated success working in large matrixed organizations with ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive consensus across competing priorities

Nice to have's :

• CFA
• Knowledge of Financial Institutions business environments processes, and systems landscape

What's in it for you?

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation and stock where applicable.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A startup like environment with all the job security of the number one financial institution.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a friendly, dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program
• Fun and supportive environment that values personal aspirations as much as the results to be delivered.

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Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 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:

2026-04-01

Application Deadline:

2026-04-10

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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