Director, Project Management & Business Analysis (Global Security)

rbc; Toronto; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

World-class training program

Coaching and development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto seeks a Director of Project Management & Business Analysis to lead Global Security's strategic programs across multiple functions, delivering value through disciplined project delivery, productivity tracking, and rigorous business analysis.

You will drive automation initiatives, establish governance, influence senior executives, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget outcomes while building strong relationships with stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MBA or related field.
• 10+ years in program and project management with complex initiatives.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and PM tools.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programs and projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Manage strategic projects, track milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Develop risk-mitigation strategies and guide decision making.
• Translate business needs into program strategies and executive narratives.
• Foster senior stakeholder partnerships across functions.
• Collaborate with Global Security teams to align priorities.
• Provide executive guidance to teams on best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Business analysis

Communication

Agile frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our organization as a Director of Project Management & Business Analysis. In this role, you will lead Global Security's strategic program and project initiatives that impact multiple business functions, delivering strategic value through effective projects, productivity and efficiency tracking, and business analysis. You will drive and oversee automation projects, strategic program delivery, and establish governance frameworks that enable cross- functional teams to succeed. This role requires exceptional leadership capabilities, deep project management expertise, and the ability to influence at senior executive levels while managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What will you do?

• Program & Project Management: Lead projects end-to-end from initiation through post-implementation review, ensuring delivery within approved timeframes, scope, and budgets
• Oversee the delivery of one or more strategic projects, managing project plans, schedules, processes and execution, tracking key milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Facilitate decision-making and develop risk-mitigation strategies to ensure successful project closure and remediation of issues
• Business Analysis & Productivity Tracking: Translate business needs into actionable program strategies and executive-level narratives
• Apply business acumen to identify and mitigate high-impact issues and complexities
• Develop methodologies on productivity used cases, and track efficiencies and savings in line with business targets
• Stakeholder Leadership & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders across business functions, technology, operations, and leadership
• Partner with Global Security Strategic Services & Regulatory, and other GS pillar teams to understand priorities to identify and lead projects across the teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and their delegates
• Influence horizontally across the organization, managing diverse, matrixed stakeholder groups
• Provide executive-level guidance and coaching to program and project teams on best practice

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MBA, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in program and project management, including leadership of complex initiatives
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, or able to demonstrate ability to manage teams and lead complex projects
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management tools
• Self-driven individual contributor with ability to influence horizontally and partner effectively with key stakeholders
• Critical thinking and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to present to and influence senior executive audiences
• Strong presentation and leadership skills to communicate complex information to key stakeholders
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities; ability to meet consistently high-quality standards with simultaneous workstreams
• Experience working in matrixed environments, actively managing diverse groups of stakeholders

Nice to have:

• PMP, CSM, CFA, or equivalent project management/finance certification
• Demonstrated expertise in agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and tools (JIRA,Confluence, project management software)
• Experience in technology and financial services organizations with cross-border operations
• Proven track record of implementing change management initiatives
• Experience building networks and maintaining key relationships across organizational boundaries
• Desire to learn and develop in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Appraisals, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis, Resource Management, Team Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 16 YORK ST:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employm