Senior Project Manager, Strategic Execution

Job Description What is the opportunity? The Strategic Execution team within the Chief Legal and Administrative Office (CLAO) plays a critical role in driving enterprise-level initiatives requiring cross-business and cross-functional project delivery. We are seeking a high-performing and motivated Senior Project Manager to join our team to lead the delivery of enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives. This role enables business-driven transformation by fostering effective project governance and driving the delivery of meaningful outcomes that align with RBC’s long-term strategic objectives. Please note, this is hybrid role. The expectation is that the incumbent will work a minimum of 4 days in the office. What will you do? Develop key relationships within the Business and Functions across RBC to execute on project deliverables, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and fostering collaboration across stakeholders Lead and facilitate working groups with cross-functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress on enterprise-level initiatives, ensuring effective coordination and accountability Contribute to senior management materials preparation, including Steering Committee, Executive Committee, and other program forums, ensuring clear, concise, and impactful communication of program updates, risks, and key decisions Support program status reporting across the program and at the executive level to ensure program goals and objectives are executed and consistently communicated, enabling transparency and informed decision-making Maintain project plans and ensure that tasks are on track to meet project milestones, identifying and resolving potential roadblocks proactively Facilitate issue resolution and escalation, manage interdependencies, and ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log to support effective program delivery and governance Engage with third-party suppliers/consultants as needed to deliver on program objectives, while ensuring alignment with internal delivery standards and governance frameworks Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the Strategic Execution team What do you need to succeed? Must Have Undergraduate university degree in Business, Finance or a related field required MBA or relevant professional designation strongly preferred 5+ years of project management experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, and relationship management Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Experience with regulatory programs an asset Ability to collaborate, partner with senior business stakeholders, project managers and team members Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint (strong storyboarding of executive presentations) Comfort with ambiguity Nice to Have Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified 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. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Variety of assignments over the course of your placement Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work Job Skills Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management, Waterfall Model Additional Job Details Address: 180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-02-18 Application Deadline: 2026-09-30 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. 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The Senior Project Manager will lead enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives by facilitating cross-functional working groups and ensuring effective project governance. They are responsible for maintaining project plans, managing RAID logs, and preparing executive-level reporting to support informed decision-making.

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Business or Finance, with an MBA or professional designation strongly preferred. A minimum of 5 years of project management experience is required, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Professional development • Coaching • Inclusive workplace • Career growth opportunities

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• LeadershipSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Project management
• Strategic execution
• Regulatory initiatives
• Stakeholder management
• Governance
• Risk management
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Budgeting
• Time management
• Waterfall model
• Resource management
• Executive Presentations
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Strategic Objectives
• Relationship Management
• Accountability
• Waterfall Methodology
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Adaptability
• Corporate Finance
• Management
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• RAID
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project Governance
• Coaching
• Resource Management
• Time Management
• Team Management
• Triage
• Storyboarding
• Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
• Coordinating

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Administrative
• Consulting
• Strategic Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

4 jours par semaine