Job Description

Director, Global Project Management Office

As

Director, Global Project Management Office

for the CAE Group at RBC, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of project delivery across our function, drive transformational change and excellence in execution.


In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to chart the course for strategic execution. You will be responsible for stewardship of critical programs from conception through delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives, and driving operational excellence within one of North America's leading financial institutions.


This is a great opportunity for an energetic self-starter who thrives on enabling teams, and driving measurable impact at scale. Your expertise in strategic planning, relationship management skills, as well as a passion for innovation and collaboration are key to your success.


Come explore RBC CAE Group - where knowledge, curiosity, and foresight come together.

Key Responsibilities

Provide function-wide oversight of the strategic project & investment portfolio, ensuring optimal resource allocation and alignment with organizational priorities End-to-end management and delivery of complex, high-impact programs to ensure strategy alignment, stakeholder/sponsor engagement, and achievement of organizational objectives. Lead project management execution for priority initiatives, and provide direction, coaching and mentorship to project practitioners responsible for the delivery of key initiatives Champion the adoption and maturation of Agile methodologies across the function, providing guidance and coaching to project teams on Agile approaches and hybrid delivery models Establish and maintain governance over the Project Audit Center of Excellence Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on project delivery strategies and change

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive project/program management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role Proven track record managing large-scale, complex portfolios in a global enterprise environment Demonstrated success leading Agile transformations and implementing governance frameworks Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries preferred PMP certification required, Agile certification strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinker with exceptional business acumen and ability to translate strategy into execution Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority across all organizational levels Excellence in stakeholder management, communication, and relationship building Expertise in portfolio management tools, methodologies, and metrics Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Why RBC

At RBC, our purpose is to help clients thrive and communities prosper. As one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies and one of Canada's most respected corporations, we are proud of our employees who bring our vision, values, and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can bring their whole self to work and realize their potential.


We recognize that our ability to attract and retain top talent depends on creating an environment where people can build meaningful careers while achieving personal and professional growth. We offer challenging work, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to make a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and communities.


Royal Bank of Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-14

Application Deadline:

2025-11-16

Note

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

I

nclusion

and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

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