Project Control Officer - 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 project control activities including status reporting, financial reporting and resource allocation and recoveries. You'll work with modern project management tools and collaborate across diverse teams to drive meaningful change.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• With direction from Program Managers, lead the creation and maintenance of detailed large integrated project/program schedules using MS Project, ensuring the dependencies within the schedules are established and facilitating communication / resolution of schedule variance issues with the project team.
• Tracks project finance according to approved cost funding, including monitoring funding amounts / resource forecasting, validating / tracking contract invoices to project finances, and contributing to project documents focusing on project financials
• Proactively identify risks / issues / action items, tracking with identified owners mitigation / action plans are defined; track progress to get to closure
• Lead the preparation of weekly/monthly reporting for Senior Management/Executive view as per the program / project governance model.
• Collaborates with PMO team to identify opportunities of continual improvement in project delivery practices.

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
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• 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 control and time management capabilities with experience in agile, waterfall and hybrid planning methodologies
• A track record of collaborating with PMO teams to identify and implement opportunities for improving project delivery practices.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge and experience in Finance technology
• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded financial services corporation
• 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

Calendar Management, Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Project Administration, 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:

2026-04-15

Application Deadline:

2026-05-29

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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