Associate Director, Project Manager

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Program Manager will play an important role in supporting the leadership team by managing and overseeing the execution of the entire book of work, including programs and projects. The individual will ensure alignment with organizational goals, drive operational excellence, and provide robust project management and reporting capabilities. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What will you do?

• Ensure each program and project consistently complies with RBCs Project Management Methodology as well as industry best practices

• Provide consultation, support and coaching to project teams

• Collaborate with project teams to maintain and store meticulous records of project artifacts, issues, risks, decisions and schedules and prepared for audits at any time.

• Create and maintain program roadmaps and KPIs

• Provide executive level updates and ensure content and format meets high quality standards for business and technology executives

• Assist with the management of PAR documentation

• Assist and manage various initiatives and projects

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum of 6+ years direct experience with program/project management in technology

• Program/Project management knowledge including plan development, scheduling methodology, project metrics gathering, analyzing, and reporting, risk and issue assessment and quantification methodologies.

• Experience in executing various development methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative Development, Agile, etc.

• Demonstrated knowledge of program and project management methodologies and best practices (SDLC/PDLC).

• Highly developed analytical, strategic thinking, problem solving and organizational skills as well as the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, assignment and roles.

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Nice-to-have:

• Prior experience auditing or preparing for audits is highly preferred

• Experience within a large financial institution or consulting firm

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

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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:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-04-09

Application Deadline:

2026-06-06

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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