Director, Lead Solution Architect, Operational Effectiveness – PCO

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Director and Lead Solution Architect, where you will spearhead innovative solution designs for transformational initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to create resilient architectures that align with organizational goals. This role offers opportunities for impactful contributions and career growth in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Supportive leadership for development

Opportunities to make a meaningful impact

Increasing responsibilities and career growth

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT Development and Architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing resilient enterprise applications.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Solution Architecture team in designing solutions.
• Ensure delivery of OE architecture artifacts like blueprints.
• Develop a roadmap for achieving North Star Architecture.

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

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Automation Tools

SOA/Microservices

REST/SOAP

Event-Driven Architecture

Data Pipelines

Job description

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 collaborate with OE and PCO partners, business stakeholders, and IT to lead the design of end-to-end solution architecture for complex transformational and optimization initiatives. Your main responsibilities include creating solution approaches, rationalizing solutions, enhancing resiliency, communicating solutions effectively, and guiding delivery teams during implementation.

What will you do?

• Lead the Solution Architecture team in designing solutions for complex transformational and optimization initiatives, aligning with organizational strategies and objectives.
• Provide expertise on software design and system architecture issues to colleagues and partners.
• Ensure the delivery of OE architecture artifacts, such as solution blueprints and decision documents.
• Improve resiliency across the OE portfolio and deliver current and North Star Architecture.
• Develop a roadmap to achieve the North Star Architecture based on team-defined goals and business cases.
• Monitor industry and internal trends relevant to team deliverables.
• Retain and develop existing talent and recruit new team members as needed.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in Information Technology Development and Architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing resilient enterprise applications on On-Premises and Cloud platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture/design techniques such as Automation, SOA/Microservices, REST/SOAP, Cloud Native applications, Event-Driven Architecture, Data Pipelines, and familiarity with modern and legacy technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of discussing complex topics with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with large-scale transformational projects involving straight-through processing, digitization, or AI solutions.
• Leadership experience in cross-functional teams.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on challenges, innovation, and collaboration to deliver trusted advice that helps clients and communities prosper. We value diversity, growth, and making a difference.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
• Supportive leadership for your development
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact
• Increasing responsibilities and career growth

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

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