Lead IT Project Manager, GFT

Job Summary

Leads in planning, organizing and implementing complex application delivery projects. Typically manages 2 or more specialized departments comprised of supervisors, managers, professionals, and / or large numbers of operational support employees.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions.

Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management.

We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Project Manager to join the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) IT team. This individual will be plays a key role in supporting transformation initiatives, project delivery, and driving the culture and behaviors needed to succeed with a client centric approach.

In this role, the Project Manager leads projects and applies Agile processes, resolves impediments, manages risks and helps drive continuous improvement for AML IT teams.

What will you do?

Deliver initiatives using Agile and Iterative Waterfall, communicate cross functionally, ensuring transparency of progress and outcomes.

Report team progress and accomplishment up and across. Facilitate status updates (including project financials and running concurrent Agile / IWF projects in a fast-paced work environment), product demos and retrospectives

Remove impediments to deliver outcomes and results through proactive management of external dependencies, critical thinking / problem solving, and development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges

Continuously seek to improve team performance by promoting joint accountability for results and solving productivity issues.

Facilitate and engage in analytical and technical conversations across platforms and multiple levels of influence

Develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, issues and clear escalation path for program committees.

Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and tracks value for effective decision-making

Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. Vendors, RBC IT teams, Business Partners)

Build / present reporting for management level presentations & ensure the completion of risk assessments and the identification & execution of contingency plans.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Undergraduate degree in Business, Technology or Financial Services with 7+ years of Project Management and / or Senior-level Scrum Master experience which includes both waterfall and agile project

Advanced knowledge of Agile Project Management workflows (milestones, critical paths, product & sprint backlogs) with proficiency in JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint

Proven ability to manage projects with third-party vendors and significant technology components

Advanced knowledge of change management and risk management, working knowledge of Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Strong executive presence and advanced communication, presentation and facilitation skills

Nice-to-have

PMP certification or equivalent

CSM - Certified Scrum Master Certification

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

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

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible work / life balance options

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management, Waterfall Project Management

Additional Job Details

Address :

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

TORONTO

Country : Canada

Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Platform :

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type : Regular

Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Salaried

Posted Date : 2024-10-15

2024-10-15

Application Deadline :

2024-11-27

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

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