Director, Business & Portfolio Management (Capital Markets)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Director for its Project Management Office. The role involves strategic leadership, excellent communication, and project delivery oversight to enhance the organization's performance. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience managing complex initiatives, strong relationship management skills, and a solid understanding of technology delivery. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunity for commissions and stock

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in delivering large-scale initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience in communications to varied audiences.
• Comprehensive understanding of technology delivery landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and strategic direction of the Project Management Office.
• Establish clear communication channels across teams.
• Optimize workforce utilization across global locations for efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project delivery expertise

Exceptional communication skills

Collaboration skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

What is the opportunity?

Client, Banking, Data Analytics, and Digital Technology (CBDDT) is seeking a Director to lead the Project Management Office, champion communications & connectivity, and develop and execute the CBDDT Strategy.

Quantitative & Technology Services (QTS) delivers innovative solutions for RBC Capital Markets through cross‑asset collaboration, providing clients with cutting‑edge technical platforms that enhance business performance and strengthen competitive position.

The CBDDT Business and Portfolio Management team is accountable for driving QTS strategy and execution through portfolio budget management, third‑party vendor oversight, and effective resource utilization, aligning delivery with our CBDDT goals, workforce strategy, and PMO governance and compliance standards while delivering continuous improvement. It also acts as the central team to spearhead communications, provide connectivity, and improve culture.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, project delivery expertise, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills to advance CBDDT's transformation and ensure stakeholder alignment with Capital Markets' strategic objectives.

What will you do?

CBDDT Project Management Office

Lead governance, strategic direction, and evolution of the CBDDT Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure appropriate risk control and delivery of best practices that provide value while maintaining compliance with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for all CBDDT Business Case (Project Approval Request) creation, execution, and approvals, including reporting on the pipeline and strategic orchestration with partners.

CBDDT Communications, Connectivity, and Culture

• Establish and maintain clear communication channels across all CBDDT teams, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives and operational priorities through regular town halls, newsletters, and leadership updates; execute large‑scale events.
• Chair and drive agendas for CBDDT OC, senior leadership offsites to drive strategic direction and track progress on strategic initiatives and operational activities.
• Build and strengthen connectivity internally within CBBDT, QTS, and T&O and between technical teams and business units, ensuring technology initiatives are aligned with broader company goals and stakeholder needs are understood and addressed.

CBDDT Strategy via Operating Office

• Maximize the value delivered through annual technology investments by optimizing workforce utilization across global locations and ITAS contracts to drive annualized efficiencies.
• Effectively and strategically grow and scale CBDDT initiatives across RBC through governance, integration, content development, knowledge sharing, training, coaching, and advisory.
• Challenge the status quo; look beyond current practices, research and define future approaches, specifically leveraging GenAI.

Must Have

• 10+ years of experience in the delivery and execution of large‑scale and complex initiatives; ideally running a Project Management Office driving governance and controls.
• 10+ years of experience developing and applying leading practices in relationship management, transformation, and project/program/portfolio management.
• 5+ years of experience in communications to varied audiences.
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics, with a strong understanding of the company's culture, values, and priorities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comprehensive understanding of the technology delivery landscape, including system development lifecycle(s), third‑party technology management, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.

Nice to have

• Organization design in a leadership or organizational development role within a business or consulting environment.
• Project management, change management training and/or certification.
• Capital Markets domain knowledge/experience.
• Undergraduate degree.

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, reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.