Associate Director - Project Management

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a highly skilled Technology Project Manager to lead complex projects in Digital and Generative AI domains. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, delivering innovative solutions, and ensuring project success in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in technology project management and experience in the financial sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

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 manage stakeholders.

Skills

Business Oriented

Communication

Group Problem Solving

Long Term Planning

Meeting Management

Organizational Change Management

Project Administration

Time Management

Waterfall Model

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedTechnology Project Managerto 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 thefinancial sector, includingcapital 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
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

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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

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

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