Transformation Program Lead

RBC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

RBC Wealth Management in Minneapolis seeks a Transformation Program Leader to develop and execute strategic transformation roadmaps aligned with business objectives. You will drive executive collaboration across units, implement governance frameworks, and lead large-scale change initiatives to deliver measurable outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in program management or strategic transformation within financial services, with strong stakeholder management and executive presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management, transformation, or strategic consulting within financial services.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities
• Ability to articulate compelling organizational vision and transformation narrative
• Enterprise-wide perspective and systems thinking
• Business acumen and understanding of competitive landscape; executive credibility with C-suite stakeholders
• Ability to build consensus and align diverse stakeholders around transformation goals
• Influencing without authority across business units and departments
• Expertise in large-scale organizational change methodologies and frameworks
• Change leadership and ability to drive adoption across resistant environments
• Stakeholder change management and resistance mitigation
• Cultural transformation and organizational development experience
• Change governance and program management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in developing transformation roadmaps and strategic plans aligned with RBC’s objectives.
• Facilitate executive-level collaboration and align stakeholders across business units.
• Implement governance structures and change management protocols to support transformation.
• Spearhead large-scale change programs, managing transitions and adoption.
• Develop integrated plans, monitor milestones, and report progress to executive forums.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Stakeholder alignment

Executive presence

Project management

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Transformation Program Leadership

• Assist leadership in the Development & Execution of Transformation Strategy: Create comprehensive transformation roadmaps and strategic plans aligned with RBC’s business objectives and operational vision
• Manage Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate executive-level collaboration, build consensus across business units, and ensure alignment throughout transformation journeys
• Execute Change Governance & Frameworks: Implement governance structures, change management protocols, and organizational frameworks to support transformation
• Lead Transformational Change Initiatives: Spearhead large-scale change programs, managing transitions, stakeholder adoption, and organizational culture transformation
• Manage Transformation Progress & Outcomes: Manage integrated plans, critical paths, and milestones for transformation initiatives. Proactively mitigate program-level risks, ensure compliance with governance frameworks, and support escalation processes. Develop presentations and reports for executive forums.

Transformation Program Analysis

• Develop transformation strategies: Create comprehensive roadmaps and business cases for enterprise-wide initiatives, aligning with RBC’s operational vision and industry objectives.
• Investigate and analyze business situations and identify options for business improvement, perform a gap analysis between current and future states; assess and recommend highest value-added solution options
• Develop Strategic Insights & Analytics: Leverage advanced data analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic planning and transformation decisions
• Optimize Technology & Process Investments: Guide strategic investments in technology and process improvements that support transformation objectives, establishing priority and portfolio objectives leveraging business analysis expertise understanding business context and the impacts of the proposed change to people, processes, organizational structure, policies, and technology
• Design Future-State Operating Models: Partner with the Business partners to conduct problem analysis, Architect innovative models that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and competitive positioning

Required Competencies:

• 5+ years in program management, transformation, or strategic consulting within financial services.
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities
• Ability to articulate compelling organizational vision and transformation narrative
• Enterprise-wide perspective and systems thinking
• Business acumen and understanding of competitive landscape Executive presence and credibility with C-suite stakeholders
• Ability to build consensus and align diverse stakeholders around transformation goals
• Influencing without authority across business units and departments
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills Expertise in large-scale organizational change methodologies and frameworks
• Change leadership and ability to drive adoption across resistant environments
• Stakeholder change management and resistance mitigation
• Cultural transformation and organizational development experience
• Change governance and program management capabilities

For Minneapolis: The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $90,000 - $150,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Business Performance Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City:

Minneapolis

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-05-12

Application Deadline:

2026-08-21

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

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