Director, Lead Solution Architect, Operational Effectiveness – PCO

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Director and Lead Solution Architect to oversee the design of end-to-end solution architecture for complex optimization initiatives. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and IT to enhance operational effectiveness. Candidates should possess strong IT architecture experience and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leaders who support your development

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT Development and Architecture roles.
• Solid experience in designing resilient enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Solution Architecture team for complex initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of OE architecture artifacts.
• Monitor current trends in relation to deliverables.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Multi-Level Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Automation

SOA/Microservices

Cloud Native applications

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Director, Lead Solution Architect, Operational Effectiveness – PCO

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What is the Opportunity?

As Director and Lead Solution Architect within the Operational Effectiveness (OE) group in Personal & Commercial Operations (PCO), you will work with OE and PCO partners, business stakeholders and IT to lead design of end-to-end solution architecture for complex transformational and end to end optimization initiatives. You will primarily be responsible for the creation of the solution approach, rationalization of the solution, improvement of resiliency, presentation and communication of the solution, and guiding the delivery teams on implementation.

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As Director and Lead Solution Architect within the Operational Effectiveness (OE) group in Personal & Commercial Operations (PCO), you will work with OE and PCO partners, business stakeholders and IT to lead design of end-to-end solution architecture for complex transformational and end to end optimization initiatives. You will primarily be responsible for the creation of the solution approach, rationalization of the solution, improvement of resiliency, presentation and communication of the solution, and guiding the delivery teams on implementation.

What will you do?

• Lead the Solution Architecture team responsible for developing design for complex transformational and end to end optimization initiatives, including solution architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives
• Provide expertise to colleagues and partners on a variety of issues in software design and system architecture
• Ensure delivery of OE architecture artifacts, including solution blueprints and decision documents
• Ensure the improvement of resiliency across the OE portfolio, and delivery of the OE current state Architecture & North Star Architecture
• Deliver a roadmap to achieve the North Star Architecture in accordance with the goals and business cases defined by the team
• Monitor current trends, both internal to RBC and external in the industry, in relation to the deliverables by the team
• Retain and grow existing talent or addition of new talent to the team
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
• Strong Experience in Information Technology Development and Architecture Roles
• Solid experience in designing resilient enterprise applications using On Premises and Cloud computing platforms
• Advanced knowledge of different architecture/design techniques (e.g. Automation, SOA/Microservices, REST/SOAP, Cloud Native applications, Event-Driven Architecture, Data Pipelines), modern and legacy technology platforms
• Professional oral and written communication and strong presentation skills, and ability to communicate and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with large scale transformational initiatives delivering straight-through processing, process digitization or AI-driven solutions
• People leadership experience in a cross-functional environment
  
  

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
• Leaders who support your development
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Opportunity to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  
  

Job Skills

Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-04-30

Application Deadline:

2025-05-15

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

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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