Senior Manager - Technical Delivery

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Project Delivery Lead to design and implement innovative project management strategies. You will oversee entire project lifecycles, mentor diverse teams, and collaborate with executives to ensure alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates will have proven project management experience and strong leadership skills. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end project management.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring diverse teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive Project Delivery Strategies.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from scope definition to delivery.
• Lead project planning, including scheduling and risk mitigation.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Detail-Oriented

Emerging Technologies

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

PMP/Agile certifications

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

What is the opportunity?

This role is a strategic opportunity to shape the future of project delivery across our organization. You will design and implement cutting-edge project management strategies, lead diverse teams, and drive innovation through emerging technologies.

What will you do?

• Develop and implement comprehensive Project Delivery Strategies and operational processes, leveraging agile, hybrid, or predictive methodologies to maximize efficiency
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle—from scope definition to delivery—ensuring alignment with specifications, timelines, and budgets
• Lead project planning, including scheduling, milestone tracking, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, using tools like Gantt charts, WBS, or Jira
• Mentor and develop geographically dispersed teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and learning-oriented culture
• Collaborate with senior executives to align technical strategies with business goals, communicating project status, risks, and KPIs to stakeholders
• Identify and evaluate new methodologies, tools, and technologies (e.g., AI-driven solutions) to enhance project innovation and efficiency
• Manage relationships with key partners, vendors, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination across product, engineering, and QA teams
• Act as an escalation point for risks and issues, implementing contingency plans to minimize business disruption

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Proven experience in end-to-end project management (e.g., PMP/Agile certifications), with expertise in methodologies like Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring diverse teams and promoting inclusive, high-performance cultures
• Advanced skills in project planning tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project) and techniques like risk assessment matrices and cost estimation
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities, capable of communicating complex issues to executives and cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset with experience in risk mitigation, quality assurance, and budget control

Nice-to-have

• Experience in global or multicultural environments, with cultural intelligence to navigate diverse team dynamics
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and their application to project innovation
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with a focus on psychological safety and team well-being
• Passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge, such as through mentorship programs or agile retrospectives

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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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: 2025-09-22

Application Deadline: 2025-10-10

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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