Strategic Execution & Data Transformation Lead

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

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