Project Manager

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Project Manager to drive various business initiatives within the Portfolio & Change Management group. The role involves defining project parameters, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering stakeholder communication. Candidates should have 4-6 years of project management experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses

Flexible work/life balance options

Development opportunities through coaching

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of project management experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute work to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills - able to identify issues and provide solutions.
• Good knowledge of Capital Markets operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for project execution.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Track project performance using appropriate tools.
• Perform change management and ensure clear documentation.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

What is the Opportunity?

The role operates within the Portfolio & Change Management (PCM) group and will function primarily as a Project Manager (PM) on various initiatives across the Business & Client Services (BCS) department where various project drivers include: business or process improvements, technology enhancement or system implementations, operational risk reduction, quality improvement, regulatory soundness, cost reduction, etc. The incumbent will work directly with relevant participants to define project parameters, success criteria, solutions, and timelines while deploying best practices in project management, project planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

What will you do?

• Develop project plans and timelines including definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Determine and define project roles and responsibilities including management of project team members and motivate them to meet objectives.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders including facilitation communication between project stakeholders and team members.
• Regularly report project progress to management and clients.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Identify, analyze, and manage project risks development risk mitigation strategies.
• Track project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Perform change management and ensure changes are well documented.
• Build strong, long-term relationships throughout the RBC organization.
• Constantly seek to improve own capacity, skills and expertise.

What do you need to succeed?

• 4-6 yrs of Project Management Experience
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute work to meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills - Ability to identify issues and suggest solutions
• Good working knowledge of Capital Markets organizational structure (front office sales and trading, middle office, product control, BCS, regulatory/compliance, etc.) and its operational functions and processes.
• Capable of building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the enterprise
• Provide concise and effective updates to the Associate Director and Director, Portfolio Change Management, as well as to the Program Manager where applicable
• Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Project) JIRA, Confluence
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred skills

• Strong knowledge of supporting systems used within Operations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Agile Certified Practitioner

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
• 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
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Performance Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Time Management, Treasury Management

Additional Job Details

• Address: 90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD
• City: Bedford
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-10-17
• Application Deadline: 2025-10-31

Note

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

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