Principal Product Manager, AI Solutions

ODAIA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

RBC Borealis is seeking a Principal Product Manager, AI Solutions, to shape AI-driven products for the mortgage sector within a leading financial institution. You will partner with researchers, engineers and business partners to identify opportunities and guide an adaptable roadmap that delivers measurable value.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, end-to-end product development, stakeholder management, and a test-and-learn culture to drive adoption and impact across RBC Borealis and its

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience in AI/ML-based products.
• Experience leading product life cycles in large enterprises.
• Ability to collaborate with researchers, engineers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership in matrixed environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and data-driven problem solving.
• Technical background to discuss architecture and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Develop product vision, roadmap and OKRs aligned to AI initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end development from ideation to launch with agile practices.
• Influence cross-functional teams across Borealis and RBC for execution.
• Translate complex AI concepts into valuable, adopted products.
• Communicate strategy and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

AI/ML concepts

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

Principal Product Manager, AI Solutions

What's the opportunity?

You will work at the intersection of AI and financial services, leveraging innovative technologies to create user-centric products. You’ll work with business partners, world-class research and engineering teams to discover and align on the optimal solution to transform the mortgage business here at RBC, and ensure our technical teams are laser-focused on producing solutions that drive transformational outcomes.

RBC Borealis is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development, driving the innovative edge for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Our team is dedicated to advancing the science of AI, delivering cutting-edge solutions that create substantial value for RBC and its customers. As part of RBC, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a leading financial institution, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize the financial services industry.

Your responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop product vision, positioning, value proposition that supports AI understanding, business prioritization, and adoption of solutions;
  • Identify market opportunities and define the product roadmap, focusing on innovative solutions that leverage AI technologies to solve real-world problems;
  • Set ambitious objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure product success and drive continuous improvement;
• Product Development:
  • Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery of high-quality products;
  • Work closely with AI researchers and engineers to translate complex technical concepts into products that drives business value and adoption;
  • Implement agile methodologies to ensure flexibility, rapid iteration, and responsiveness to feedback;
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Borealis and RBC, fostering collaboration and alignment towards a shared vision;
  • Influence and inspire cross-functional teams, including business owners, operations, legal, and compliance, to ensure seamless product execution;
  • Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress effectively to senior leadership and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and buy-in;
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the product team, encouraging creative thinking and the exploration of new ideas;
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to integrate AI advancements into your strategy;
  • Champion a test-and-learn approach, promoting experimentation and the use of data to drive decision-making.

You're our ideal candidate if you have:

• 8+ years of product management experience in a top-tier technology company or large enterprise, with a focus on AI/ML-based products
• In-depth experience of a managing a product throughout its entire lifecycle within a large, matrixed enterprise
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving alignment
• Exception communication, presentation, interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Familiar with AI/ML concepts, data-driven mindset, familiar with system evaluation, monitoring and optimization
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and discuss architectural concepts, trade-offs, and new opportunities with technical team members

What's in it for you?

• Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.

About RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we’re at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Job Skills

Business Case Design, Communication, Critical Thinking, Effectiveness Measurement, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Development Methodology, Product Services, Results-Oriented, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address: 401 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER

City: Vancouver

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-08-10

Application Deadline: 2026-09-10

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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