Director, Portfolio Program & Project Delivery

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is seeking an experienced project delivery leader to oversee technology solutions delivery. This role requires extensive knowledge in Agile methodologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex technology projects. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic initiatives and help drive innovation within the organization. Competitive compensation and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leaders who support development

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Agile and Waterfall project management frameworks and SDLC.
• 10+ years of delivery experience with technology projects ($5MM to $10MM+).
• Demonstrated leadership managing a team of at least 5+ direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project portfolio and delivery teams.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand and deliver on business needs.
• Manage senior leadership communications and facilitate meetings.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Project Management

Leadership

Change Management

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Cash and Trade Finance Technology team provides digital solutions to our partners within RBC Commercial Banking, Capital Markets and Operations Services. Our broad range of products and highly responsive service offers exceptional value to clients.

This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced project/program delivery leader who is able to promote vision, develop strategies, roadmaps and leads execution of the evolving Cash and Trade team to enable modernization as well as strategic innovation. The role entails strategic and hands-on involvement in delivery of a variety of technology solutions within a digital ecosystem leveraging agile or iterative delivery model.

What will you do?

• Lead, direct and oversee project portfolio and delivery teams to ensure strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within the approved timeframes, scope and budget across several initiatives, teams and application portfolios.
• Partner with stakeholders such as business product owners, executives and technology leaders across the enterprise to understand and deliver on business needs and their impact on overall strategy.
• Manage senior leadership communications, facilitate meetings and support project managers in the preparation or chairing of Executive Steering Committee meetings and other committees.
• Manage portfolio financials, implement best practices, provide portfolio status reporting, lead estimation process of major multi-million-dollar initiatives, establish and oversee governance across teams to ensure consistent and successful delivery of initiatives.
• Provide a strong voice to the business on project delivery, portfolio roadmaps of initiatives, annual initiative planning, and act as an escalation point for project-related issues.
• Manage a team of project managers and business analysts working with multiple cross-functional teams; promote innovation, support and champion behaviors that contribute to RBC goals.
• Use insights and influence to determine when programs or projects should pivot, accelerate or stop to respond to changing project scenarios.

What you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• Advanced experience in Agile and Waterfall project management frameworks and SDLC.
• 10+ years of delivery experience with technology projects ($5MM to $10MM+) with high degree of complexity and ambiguity.
• Leadership experience on multiple technology projects and programs (10+ concurrent deliveries) with multiple interfaces, 3rd party software vendors and suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership managing a team of at least 5+ direct reports and senior leaders.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems by connecting the dots and thinking outside of the norm, providing leadership to the team. Undergraduate degree or equivalent education or experience.

Nice to have:

• Certification in project management or agile practice
• Experience in financial institution
• Computer Science or Engineering 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, 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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Change Management, Communication, IT Financial Management, IT Program Management, Leadership, Leading Project Teams

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: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-18

Application Deadline: 2025-10-03

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

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