Job Summary

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Data & Architecture team (DAS) undertaking multiple complex enterprise-wide initiatives as part of RBC’s ongoing plan to improve technology management and architectural governance across the organization.

In this role, you will focus on bringing together cross-functional teams to facilitate and define the QTS architecture and data strategic vision and articulate technology standards. This role will help to drive the project management for key complex initiatives, responsibilities will include strategic planning, aligning projects to strategic objectives, project communications (such as status reports) & architecture presentation creation, governance process management, and other internal communications.

The position is an Associate Director level role based in Toronto reporting into the Head of Architecture Strategy & Business management & Governance and involves working closely with teams in New York, Toronto, and London.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Manage, plan and directing activities across teams and stakeholders to deliver a strategic vision, track project progress, to support the achievement of organizational goalsStrong communication skills with ability to work with various stakeholders and partners to articulate, measure and solve issuesIdentifying and anticipating issues that may impact project progress, timelines, reporting and communicationsDevelop regular status reports and architecture update presentations for various stakeholder audiences, executives, business units and project teamsEnsuring information flows effectively among working groups, steering committees, executive and domain experts, includes managing project documentation on confluence/SharePoint sitesPreparing minutes, meeting agenda & materials, including reporting on scorecards/KPIs, and governance documentationDevelop and implement internal communication strategies and plans – includes writing, newsletters, success decks, presentations and organizing town halls and learning sessionsEnsuring coordination among with QTS teams, and QTS Data & Architecture team members – facilitating communication, collaboration and teamwork

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have

Strategic thinking with the ability to understand the big picture and align project goals to DAS and RBC’s strategic objectivesDemonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.Strong organizational, project planning & management and time management capabilities.A strong understanding of technology and financial services industry with aptitude to build domain knowledge and management skillsetDemonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships across functional teams, and acting with diplomacy.

Nice-to-have:

Experience managing project delivery, understanding of various activities to manage project execution detailsSolid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills - ability to organize internal events, such as learning sessionsAbility to facilitate meetings with key decision makersStrong leadership and interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

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, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.A world-class training program in financial services.Flexible work/life balance options.Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

BEDFORD

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-25

Application Deadline:

2025-07-25

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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