IT Program Lead, Cash Management Technology

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an IT Program Lead to oversee and drive the delivery of complex initiatives related to Cash Management Technology. The role involves managing high-budget programs, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology delivery. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in the technology sector, excellent governance reporting skills, and a proven track record of successful program delivery. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing programs or multiple projects with budgets exceeding $10MM.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of successfully delivering complex initiatives.
• Experience in managing programs involving significant technology change.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and projects in alignment with RBC’s project management discipline.
• Lead cross‑functional delivery teams to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Drive robust program governance by providing executive‑level status updates.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Agile Program Management

Business Oriented

Communication

Decision Making

Long Term Planning

Organizational Change Management

Program Management

Resource Coordination

Results‑Oriented

Team Management

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As an IT Program Lead within the Cash Management Technology team, you will oversee and drive the delivery of high‑complexity initiatives related to Virtual Account Management (VAM) and Liquidity Management (LMS). Collaborating closely with our software vendor, cross‑functional teams within Technology & Operations (T&O), and our Cash Management Business Partners, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of these strategic programs. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the end‑to‑end technology delivery, ensuring that objectives are achieved within the approved scope, timeline, and budget, while aligning with the organization’s strategic goals.

What Will You Do?

• Manage programs and projects in alignment with RBC’s project management discipline, adhering to the Agile Management Framework (AMF).
• Lead cross‑functional delivery teams spanning T&O domains across Commercial Banking to ensure the successful implementation of VAM and LMS initiatives within the expected timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with RBC business and T&O partners to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology delivery.
• Drive robust program governance by providing executive‑level status updates, proactively managing program risks and issues, and implementing appropriate mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance program delivery processes by adopting and implementing best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned into future initiatives and encouraging innovation.
• Resolve complex challenges by leveraging established governance frameworks and escalating issues as necessary.
• Develop and track program and project performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee program financials, including cost forecasting and schedule management, while mentoring project managers and Scrum Masters on risk‑based provisions and scope management using data‑driven metrics.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• 5+ years of experience managing programs or multiple projects with budgets exceeding $10MM, involving enterprise‑wide impact and high levels of complexity and uncertainty.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of successfully delivering complex initiatives.
• Experience managing programs or projects involving significant technology change, including third‑party vendor management and multiple system integrations.
• Advanced impact and influencing skills to drive delivery through cross‑functional teams.
• Strong expertise in governance reporting, with advanced communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, including experience communicating with senior executives.
• A progressive career path in technology with demonstrated success in program delivery.

Nice to Have

• Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or CSM, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Cash Management solutions.

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.

Job Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Agile Program Management
• Business Oriented
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Long Term Planning
• Organizational Change Management
• Program Management
• Resource Coordination
• Results‑Oriented
• Team Management
• Time Management

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: 2025-11-05

Application Deadline: 2026-01-12

Application 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.