Senior Project Manager

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate complex projects, ensuring they meet scope, time and budget.

You will collaborate with business and technology owners, manage risks and budgets, and mentor project managers while applying SDLC and Agile delivery practices to drive value.

A comprehensive rewards program and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ progressive project-related experience.
• Experience managing high-value, high-complexity projects with inter-dependencies and uncertainty.
• Advanced project management knowledge including plan development; scheduling; metrics; risk/issue assessment; budgeting.
• Advanced stakeholder management knowledge and leadership skills.
• Deep working knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects with value ranging between 1MM to 10MM CDN and above, managing scope, requirements changes, and budget impact.
• Collaborate with Business/Technology Owners to ensure deliverables achieve business results.
• Seek industry trends to understand alternative approaches and solutions.
• Facilitate joint planning with the client in early stages of project formation.
• Develop integrated baseline project plans and manage performance against them.
• Determine quality standards and oversee production of management documents.
• Identify and manage project costs and budgets; anticipate operational risks.
• Raise and track risks, issues, and conflicts; escalate when required.
• Facilitate schedule and cost forecasting; mentor project managers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Agile delivery

Risk & issue management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sep 7, 2026

What is the opportunity?

In this role you will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned projects to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved timeframe, scope and budget. You will also manage projects with a moderate to high level of value (benefit/cost), and a high level of complexity and uncertainty OR manage projects as part of a Program reporting to a Program Manager.

What will you do?

• Plan and execute projects with value ranging between 1MM to 10MM CDN and above (benefit/cost), and at least a high level of complexity and uncertainty including managing project scope, requirements changes, multiple and competing demands and priorities as well as determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk using appropriate fact-based metrics/assumptions
• Work with Business/Technology Owners to ensure that the deliverables achieve the business result that enables value creation
• Seek out industry trends and organizational knowledge to understand alternative approaches and/or solutions
• Facilitate joint planning with the client in the early stages of project formation
• Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimated models; document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them
• Determine quality standards and oversees the execution/production of management documents
• Identify and manage project costs and budgets anticipating operational and some tactical risks
• Raise and track risks, issues and conflicts, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and elevate them to immediate manager when required
• Facilitate schedule and cost forecasting; mentor project managers in determining risk based provisions

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years’ progressive project-related experience
• Experience managing projects with high level of value (benefit/cost), and a high level of complexity, inter-dependencies and uncertainty
• Advanced project management knowledge including plan development; scheduling methodology; project metrics gathering, analyzing, and reporting; risk and issue assessment and quantification methodologies; cost/benefit analysis and alternatives identification; budgeting, financials and benefits management
• Advanced stakeholder management knowledge and leadership skills
• Possesses a deep working knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies

Nice to have

• PMP certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of Credit Cards (acquiring/issuing)

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

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:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Posted Date:

2026-08-31

Application Deadline:

2026-09-07

Note:

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

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.

Royal Bank of Canada is a leading global financial institution committed to innovation, exceptional client experiences, and community support, serving over 17 million clients worldwide.

Banking Credit Intermediation Financial Services

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $22.2M Post IPO Debt

Company RBC

Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago