Manager, Project Controls

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a Manager, Project Controls to oversee project management processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure projects meet objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance, with proven project management experience and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team committed to excellent service and innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Development through coaching and managing opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team

Qualifications

• Proven experience with project management and project controls or related role.
• Strategic financial business acumen and strong risk and cost control mindset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team & stakeholders to define project scopes.
• Develop and maintain project schedules including timelines and resource allocation.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Calendar Management

Communication

Data Gathering Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Manager, Project Controls

The Strategic Execution Team, as part of the Process Risk and Strategic Execution group under the RBC Chief Controls Office, has a mandate to develop and implement a proactive, standardized, scalable program and project management discipline that drives consistency in delivery of strategic objectives, while ensuring execution of RBC enterprise (Board, CoE and Group Executive) and cross-functional business programs and projects. Working within a high-performance area of the bank, the team provides opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and the chance to work on the bank’s most ambitious initiatives.

As the Manager, Project Controls, you will support the Strategic Execution team in the planning, scheduling, execution and monitoring of projects. You will work closely with Senior Project Managers and other key stakeholders, analyzing project data, identifying and tracking risks and issues, managing project controls and recommending corrective actions. This role requires a dynamic individual who can manage cross-functional workflows, support strategic objectives and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with project team & stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain project schedules and plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments
• Manage project intake processes including establishment of project controls
• Establish and maintain team template library and team playbook
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports to guide project performance.
• Create presentations, internal project websites and communicate project progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with RBC standards, policies, and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resource allocation and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising project quality.
• Support stakeholder management to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables if applicable
• Support project lessons learned to assess project performance against objectives, identifying areas for improvement in future initiatives.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-to-have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Proven experience with project management and project controls or related role
• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Proven knowledge of all aspects of program and project management processes
• Strategic financial business acumen and strong risk and cost control mindset
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and stakeholder management abilities
• A bias for action, demonstrating agility and decisiveness with prior experience working in fast-paced deadline and sensitive environments

Nice-to-have:

• Problem-solving mindset and a keen eye for detail
• PMP or equivalent certification is an asset

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 and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Calendar Management, Communication, Conference Calls, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Facilitation, Group Problem Solving, Meeting Minutes, Office Administration, Professional Presentation, Project Administration, Project Controls, Project Logistics, Scheduling, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-31

Application Deadline:

2025-08-14

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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