Senior Manager, Strategic Execution and Data Transformation

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

Job summary

RBC is seeking a high-performing leader to drive enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives within the Chief Legal and Administrative Office. You will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver programs, shape strategic direction, govern data and regulatory workstreams, and ensure timely, high-impact outcomes aligned with RBC’s long-term goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, communicate updates to executives, and mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or technology (BSc., BASc., B.Eng).
• Working knowledge of data architecture, data modelling, data pipeline, and data management.
• Working knowledge of advanced data technology (Snowflake, DataBricks).
• 5+ years of project management with leadership, problem-solving, and relationship management.
• Strong executive presence, interfacing with senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint (storyboarding).
• Comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to assess needs and execute program deliverables, aligning with enterprise priorities.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional working groups to shape strategic direction and drive progress on enterprise initiatives.
• Contribute to senior management materials, including Executive Steering Committees, with clear communication of updates, risks, and decisions.
• Support program status reporting to ensure goals are executed and decisions are well-informed.
• Maintain project plans, meet milestones, and proactively resolve roadblocks.
• Manage RAID log and governance, engage third-party suppliers/consultants as needed.
• Provide leadership to junior staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science or technology (BSc., BASc., B.Eng)

Tools

Snowflake

DataBricks

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Strategic Execution team within the Chief Legal and Administrative Office (CLAO) plays a critical role in driving highly visible, enterprise-level transformation initiatives providing thought leadership and collaborating with senior leaders to contribute to strategic objectives and the clear path to execution excellence. We are seeking a high-performing and motivated leader to join our team to lead the delivery of enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives. This role enables business-driven transformation by fostering effective project governance and driving the delivery of meaningful outcomes that align with RBC’s long-term strategic objectives.

What will you do?

• Partner with business stakeholders to assess needs, identify optimization opportunities and execute on program deliverables, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and fostering collaboration across stakeholders
• Lead and facilitate working groups with cross-functional teams to shape strategic direction, triage issues, and drive progress on enterprise-level initiatives, ensuring effective coordination and accountability (i.e. for Data Foundation Layer, Electronic Funds Transfer Reporting transformation)
• Contribute to senior management materials preparation, including Executive Steering Committees, and other program forums, ensuring clear, concise, and impactful communication of program updates, risks, and key decisions
• Support program status reporting across the program and at the executive level to ensure program goals and objectives are executed and consistently communicated, enabling transparency and informed decision-making
• Maintain project plans and ensure that tasks are on track to meet project milestones, identifying and resolving potential roadblocks proactively
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation, manage interdependencies, and ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log to support effective program delivery and governance
• Engage with third-party suppliers/consultants as needed to deliver on program objectives, while ensuring alignment with internal delivery standards and governance frameworks
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the Strategic Execution team

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or technology (i.e. BSc., BASc., B.Eng)
• Working knowledge of data architecture, data modelling, data pipeline, and data management
• Working knowledge of advanced data technology (i.e. Snowflake, DataBricks)
• 5+ years of project management experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, and relationship management
• Strong executive presence, with experience interfacing with senior executives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate, partner with senior business stakeholders, project managers and team members
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint (strong storyboarding of executive presentations)
• Comfort with ambiguity

Nice to Have

• Technology related consulting experience
• Analytics and Artificial Intelligence experience
• Regulatory programs and/or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Experience with enterprise transformation initiatives

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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Variety of assignments over the course of your placement
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Credit Analysis, Fraud Risk Management, Investment Economics, Investment Management Systems, Investment Risk, Investment Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Market Risk, Operational Risks, Quantitative Methods, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING 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: 2026-08-06

Application Deadline: 2026-09-07

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.