WHAT IS THIS OPPORTUNITY?

The Strategic Execution team is looking for a Director, Strategic Execution to join the team. You will be accountable to ensure that the team provides efficient and timely delivery of projects supporting enterprise objectives while mitigating operational and financial risks. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Execution, this role will develop and manage the project intake process and oversee project controls and adherence to enterprise framework requirements, while also partnering with project owners and stakeholders across RBC leading project management activities on enterprise initiatives. This role requires a dynamic individual with a high degree of project management expertise who can manage cross-functional workflows, support strategic objectives and ensure projects are delivered within the approved scope, schedule and budget while minimizing disruption to business partners and mitigating risks.

As part of the Process Risk Centre of Excellence and Strategic Execution group under the RBC Chief Controls office, the Strategic Execution team has a mandate to develop and implement a proactive, standardized, scalable program and project management discipline that drives consistency in delivery of strategic objectives, while ensuring execution of RBC enterprise (Board, CoE and Group Executive) and cross-functional business programs and projects. Working within a high-performance area of the bank, the team provides opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and the chance to work on the bank’s most ambitious initiatives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Work with the Senior Director to develop and manage the project intake and prioritization process.

• Oversee proper establishment of project governance and controls, generally, within the Strategic Execution team.

• Provide project management expertise and direction to support project planning and execution. This includes but is not limited to strategic planning, stakeholder management, identification of critical activities and alignment with any communication and change management plans.

• Influence and align project outcomes to optimize the benefits and reduce the risks throughout the project.

• Accountable for the delivery of all end-to-end project plan activities.

• Manage all project controls on any given project or program to ensure effective governance including project documentation.

• Lead integration of project workstreams, driving alignment across the project team.

• Develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies in consultation with team senior leadership.

• Establish and monitor project milestones and provide timely project executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics, and key information.

• Prepare project material and, as required, support internal project approval requirements.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• University Degree or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of global project management experience with at least 3 years in a senior capacity and experience with global or large-scale project portfolios

• Proficient in project management software (ProjectPlace, MS Projects or similar)

• Experience with Iterative Waterfall, Agile, Kanban delivery methodologies

• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills including executive interaction and communications

• Strong strategic and financial business acumen and strong risk and cost control mindset

• Ability to leverage the value in internal teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross-functional mindset.

• Ability to accept and successfully execute change in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment while supporting project team through the process and keep them focused on business priorities.

• Ability to deal with conflict management involving senior management, internal customers and other colleagues.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and consultation skills, analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have:

• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred)

• Experience in building, developing and leading teams of professionals throughout project life cycle

• Change Management designation or significant experience with change management processes

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 and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Agile Project Management, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Leading Project Teams, Long Term Planning, Planning Ability, Project Controls Management, Project Delivery, Project Intake Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Supervision, Resource Management, Strategic Execution, Team Management, Vision Alignment, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPRegularSalaried2025-11-032025-11-28

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

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