Associate Director - Project Management

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC seeks a highly skilled Associate Director - Project Management to lead complex technology projects in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to manage diverse stakeholders and ensure successful project execution.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits

Leaders who support your development

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing technology projects.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in the financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for technology initiatives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and act as primary contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Business Oriented

Communication

Group Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field

Master’s degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Director - Project Management role at RBC.

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, requirements, and benefits. However, it contains repetitive sections and irrelevant content, such as multiple 'Continue with Google' prompts and unrelated job listings, which detract from clarity and focus.

To improve readability and professionalism, I will remove the redundant and irrelevant parts, organize the content more clearly using appropriate HTML tags, and ensure the description remains focused on the specific job role.

Revised Job Description

Join to apply for the Associate Director - Project Management role at RBC.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technology Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects within the Digital, Generative AI (Gen AI), Client, and Banking technology domains. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing cross-functional teams, delivering innovative technology solutions, and driving business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to manage diverse stakeholders and ensure the successful execution of projects.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Lead end-to-end project management for technology initiatives across Digital, Generative AI, Client, and Banking streams.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather detailed project requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Oversee the execution of project tasks, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and align with project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, analysts, and external vendors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and performance metrics.

What you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree or PMP certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing technology projects, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in the financial sector, including capital markets, investment banking, or related domains.
• Experience working with Agile or Iterative Waterfall Software Development Lifecycle; Knowledge of industry practices with focus on Agile, DevOps, environments, and test integration.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Asana, etc.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and IT infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

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.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and take on greater responsibilities.
• Access to various job opportunities across the organization.

Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Project Administration, 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: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-05-22

Application Deadline: 2025-05-30

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth. We foster a workplace where our employees feel supported, collaborate effectively, drive innovation, and grow professionally. We are committed to policies and programs that promote respect, belonging, and opportunity for all.

Join our Talent Community to stay informed about career opportunities at RBC.