Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description



WHAT IS THIS OPPORTUNITY?




The role operates within the Innovation & Technology group and will function primarily as a Project Manager (PM) on various initiatives across the Strategic Initiatives Team. This role is instrumental in driving high-impact, cross-functional projects that support I&T's strategic priorities, enhance business and operational efficiency, and deliver meaningful value. The incumbent will work on planning, execution, and delivery of complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?



Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for strategic initiatives - from initiation and planning through checkpoints and monitoring. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, deliverables, timeliness, and success metrics. Develop and maintain details project schedules, plans, and status reports. Drive alignment across business units and facilitate effective decision making through structured governance and stakeholder engagement. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as appropriate. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and agile delivery within the team and across projects.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?



Must have:



2-3 years of Project Management or Coordinator Experience Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team Ability to prioritize, plan and execute work to meet tight deadlines Strong analytical skills, ability to identify issues and suggest solutions Good working knowledge of Innovation & Technology organizational structure and its operational functions and processes. Capable or building strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise Provide concise and effective updates to the Senior Director, I&T Strategic Initiatives and EVP of I&T, as well as to the Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives where applicable Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Project), JIRA, Confluence Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Nice to have:



Strong Communications Skills with executive leadership Associate Project Management Professional (CAPM) or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Experience managing operational activities for technology teams Strong organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to organize internal events such as townhalls, executive presentations, and learning sessions. Skilled in facilitating meetings and driving actionable outcomes with decision-makers. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively across functions and businesses.

Job Skills




Agile Methodology, Coaching Others, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Quality Management, Results-Oriented, Scrum (Agile), Staying Focused

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:




TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:




Regular

Pay Type:




Salaried

Posted Date:




2025-10-22

Application Deadline:




2025-11-21

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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2971135
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned