Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution – Hybrid Cloud & AIOps

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution to lead strategic planning and multi-year roadmaps for Hybrid Cloud & AIOps, bridging vision and delivery across product, engineering, FinOps and governance.

You will track KPIs, manage cross-team initiatives, develop executive briefings and dashboards, and translate complex technology topics into clear business narratives for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs.
• Strong written and oral communication, presentations.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Technical foundation to engage with engineering teams.
• Experience building strategy, roadmaps, or transformation plans.
• Deadline-driven and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive multi-year strategy development and refinement for Hybrid Cloud & AIOps.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives across teams, per plan.
• Identify risks, conflicts, and escalate as needed.
• Develop end-to-end change management plans and communications.
• Track KPIs and milestones; resolve cross-team operational challenges.
• Collaborate on enterprise initiatives and deliverables.
• Build strong relationships with business units to influence stakeholders.
• Analyze data to support decisions and develop executive dashboards.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder comms

Program management

Data analysis

Executive presence

Education

Undergraduate degree

Change management experience

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution drives strategic planning and program delivery for Hybrid Cloud & AIOps, serving as the critical bridge between vision and execution.This role owns development of multi-year strategic initiatives, program roadmaps, and execution plans while monitoring industry trends and competitive intelligence to maintain strategic advantage.

The successful candidate will track KPIs and milestones, proactively identify dependencies and risks, and drive resolution of complex cross-team operational challenges across product, engineering, FinOps, and governance. Key responsibilities include analyzing data to support evidence-based decisions, partnering with FinOps on portfolio economics, leading monthly business reviews, and developing executive briefings and performance dashboards.

The role requires exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical topics into clear, business-focused narratives for senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings proven strategic acumen, demonstrated execution excellence in delivering high-visibility initiatives, strong analytical rigor, and executive presence to influence senior stakeholders while balancing strategic thinking with operational execution across multiple workstreams.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Execute strategic planning initiatives and drive multi-year strategy development and refinement for Hybrid Cloud & AIOps initiatives
• Manage implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time-efficient manner; monitor and control activities according to plan
• Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks; analyze, mitigate, and escalation where appropriate
• Develop and execute end-to-end change management plans and execute all communications related to these initiatives
• Track progress against assigned KPIs and milestones; drive resolution of complex cross-team operational challenges across product, engineering, FinOps, and governance
• Collaborate on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage effective implementation of assigned deliverables
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners
• Analyze data to support evidence-based decisions and develop executive briefings, dashboards, and performance reports for senior leadership

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills, strong presentation skills, and ability to determine stakeholder information and communication needs
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities
• A solid technical foundation that allows you to understand a large, complex bank’s technology environment and engage credibly with engineering and architecture teams
• Proven experience building and shaping strategy, roadmaps, or transformation plans in a large organization
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
• AI & Emerging Technology – Understanding of how to leverage AI tools and capabilities to enhance productivity and strategic outcomes

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
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

Job Skills

Business Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity, Curious Mindset, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Long Term Planning, Operational Delivery, Personal Initiative, Product Strategies, Project Administration, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Tool Knowledge

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST 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:

2026-09-18

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.