Lead Project Manager - (AI-DLC)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Lead Project Manager to steer strategic initiatives across its enterprise DevOps ecosystem, including AI-powered delivery. You will coordinate with Product Management, Platform Engineering, Finance, Change Management, Architecture, Risk, and Security to ensure successful delivery and adoption of new tooling and methodologies.

The role requires strong technical fluency in software, cloud, AI trends, and automation, plus experience managing complex programs in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field or higher.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager with Agile, DevOps, and Change Management.
• Strong background in software development, cloud computing, AI trends, and automation.
• Proficiency with PM methodologies, risk management, scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of AI and DevOps platform initiatives (CI/CD, tooling, automation).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture, product management, security, and ops.
• Manage delivery roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies across multiple teams.
• Develop delivery plans and coordinate cross-team alignment with platform roadmap priorities.

Skills

Agile

DevOps

Change Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives across our enterprise DevOps ecosystem. This role is responsible for coordinating complex, cross-functional programs that enhance developer productivity by supporting the new AI-powered software delivery (AI-DLC) initiative.

The successful candidate will work closely with Product Management, Platform Engineering, Finance, Change Management, Architecture, Risk, and Security teams to ensure the successful delivery and adoption of new tooling and methodology designed to enhance the experience of technical and business resources delivering technology products.

This role combines technical fluency, program delivery leadership, and strong stakeholder management to drive execution across large-scale technology initiatives.

What will you do?

Program & Delivery Leadership

• Lead the planning and delivery of AI and DevOps platform initiatives, including CI/CD pipeline capabilities, developer tooling, and automation platforms.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture, product management, security, and operations to deliver complex technology programs.
• Manage delivery roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Develop delivery plans and coordinate cross-team dependencies to ensure alignment between platform roadmap priorities and engineering execution.

Platform & Product Collaboration

• Partner with Senior leaders to align delivery execution with the DevOps platform roadmap and product priorities.
• Translate product objectives and platform capabilities into coordinated delivery

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, with a demonstrated working knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and Change Management methodologies.
• Strong technical background in software development, cloud computing, AI trends, and automation.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including risk management, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing complex projects within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with key DevOps tools and technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

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Job Skills

• Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

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: 2026-08-24
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-14
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.