WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
Join RBC’s Global Functions Technology team as a Senior Project Delivery Manager in Finance IT - Data as a Service, where you will lead enterprise-scale programs that shape how Finance and Risk data is delivered across the organization. This role offers meaningful ownership, high visibility, and the chance to influence strategic decisions at both program and leadership levels. You will work with modern data platforms, partner with senior stakeholders across business and technology, and help deliver a trusted "One Version of the Truth" data ecosystem. Beyond delivery impact, the role provides strong career growth through mentorship, cross-functional exposure, leadership engagement, and opportunities to build expertise in Agile, hybrid delivery, and financial data transformation. If you are motivated by complex challenges, measurable outcomes, and building high-performing teams, this is an opportunity for you.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
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Own and lead the end-to-end delivery function for Finance IT Data Delivery Services, ensuring programs and projects are structured for predictable execution, measurable outcomes, and alignment to enterprise priorities.
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Deliver initiatives using the most suitable execution model, including Agile, Iterative Waterfall, or hybrid methods, and tailor governance and delivery practices based on complexity, risk profile, and stakeholder needs.
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Ensure business objectives are achieved within approved scope, budget, and timelines by proactively managing delivery plans, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and decision-making forums.
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Establish and champion strong program governance by integrating project plans at the program level, maintaining clear control points, and driving execution assurance across concurrent initiatives.
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Communicate progress, risks, financials, and outcomes transparently across business and technology teams, and lead high-quality status updates, demos, and retrospectives for senior stakeholders.
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Remove impediments to delivery by actively managing cross-team dependencies, resolving blockers early, and applying critical thinking to develop practical, scalable solutions.
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Improve team performance through coaching, clear accountability, and data-driven performance management, while enabling effective collaboration across technical and business platforms.
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Build and maintain detailed delivery schedules, identify early warning indicators, direct timely risk and issue mitigation, and manage escalation paths through appropriate program and governance committees.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
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7-10 years of progressive experience in Agile Project Management or senior Scrum leadership, with proven success delivering complex programs in large-scale, high-volume Finance and Risk data processing environments.
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Advanced proficiency with delivery and collaboration platforms such as JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint, with the ability to standardize workflows, reporting, and execution discipline including hands-on experience with GenAI tools in project management.
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Deep expertise in Agile delivery mechanics, including roadmap planning, milestone management, critical path tracking, product and sprint backlog governance, and release performance monitoring.
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Demonstrated ability to lead large, high-visibility initiatives involving third-party vendors and major technology dependencies, while maintaining strong control over quality, timeline, and integration outcomes.
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Strong command of SDLC, Agile ceremonies, risk and change management practices, and executive-level communication, with the ability to influence decisions and lead cross-functional stakeholders effectively.
Nice-to-Have:
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Undergraduate degree in Business, Technology, or Financial Services.
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PMP designation and Certified Scrum Master/Coach credentials.
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Experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks..
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.
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A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
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Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
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Ability to make a difference and lasting impact in technology transformation
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Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
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A world-class training program in financial services and technology
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Flexible work/life balance options
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Job Skills
Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Business Oriented, Collaboration, Decision Making, Generative AI, Long Term Planning, Problem Solving, Project Budget Management, Project Management, Project Status Reports, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Scrum, Stakeholder Management, Team Management
Additional Job Details
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada
37.5
Full time
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Regular
Salaried
2026-05-07
2026-06-26
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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