Senior Project Manager

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is

far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and

transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance,

Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also

lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager with proven program delivery experience to join

the US CUSO team in Finance and Audit IT. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of program

delivery: develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, issues and clear escalation path for program committees.

What will you do?

Assist with the execution of MRA/MRIA regulatory programs, ensuring alignment with project plans and timelines across multiple applications and teams.
Maintain project plans, RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies), and ensure accurate status tracking and reporting.
Coordinate with central teams to translate high-level requirements into actionable projects deliverables.
Support estimation efforts, financial tracking, and preparation of PAR submissions.
Monitor project milestones and escalate risks and issues to program managers and leadership as needed.
Prepare status updates and executive-level materials for FIAT governance forums and senior leadership meetings.
Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration and communication to address project dependencies and resolve impediments.
Track resource allocations and ensure adherence to project budgets and timelines.
Ensure compliance with RBC procedures and processes throughout the project lifecycle.
What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

Undergraduate degree with 7+ years of experience in project management or related roles, preferably in IT or financial services.
Experience managing or supporting complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Sharepoint, Confluence, or similar).
Proven ability to track, report, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Utilize data analysis to track project performance identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) to interpret and visualize key metrics.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-backed decisions.
Communicate effectively with teams and leadership, translating data into actionable recommendations.
Nice-to-have:

PMP, Agile or CSM certification.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.
Experience supporting large-scale IT or transformation programs.
Knowledge of financial tracking and budgeting.
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
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
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:

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:

2025-05-01
Application Deadline:

2025-05-23
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:5+ PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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