Director, Integrated Program Delivery (IPD) Canada Retail - 15 Month Contract

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

**THIS IS A 15 MONTH CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT**

As part of the Integrated Program Delivery (IPD) team, the Director, Integrated Program Delivery (IPD) Canada Retail will report to the Senior Director, Canada Retail. In this role you will lead and manage the end-to-end process of planning, developing and delivering initiatives across all Canada Retail locations (P&CB retail branch, commercial centres, private banking centres).

The ideal candidate will serve as a key interface between the business unit leads and CRE Centres of Excellence (COEs), along with managing service partners and suppliers to ensure program success and risk management on behalf of RBC.

What will you do?

• Contribute to CRE portfolio strategy by participating in idea creation and alternatives analysis

• Manage relationships with key business unit leads and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the initiative lifecycle

• Assist with high-level execution of Canada Retail CRE portfolio strategy

• Strive to maximize space utilization and flexibility, minimize costs, support brand awareness, contribute to innovative solutions and superior client service and experience

• Engage as strategic participant in collaboration with Strategy & Planning COE in aligning real estate with core business strategy and initiatives

• Provide real estate expertise, strategy and direction on all major property initiatives in Canada Retail

• Responsible for ensuring design standards are incorporated into construction projects

• Develop and maintain frameworks and structure to effectively negotiate and manage the key property relationships

• Continually assess locations needs and business strategy with key stakeholders and business heads

• Support businesses in securing or renewing leases and property agreements leveraging the Transaction COE

• Work with Transaction COE to facilitate the execution of lease agreements

• Accountable for the delivery of major/strategic RBC CRE program initiatives in Canada Retail

• Identify and negotiate with key stakeholders (suppliers, internal resources and clients) to achieve program objectives

• Ensure the delivery of expected client service levels within the prescribed budget and develop proactive working relationships with internal business partners and vendors

• Effective application of CRE of the global operating model, the outsourced vendor model and project management standards

• Establish and monitor quantitative standards of performance, and provide timely project, program executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics and key information

• Ensure employees and service providers understand RBC vision and CRE portfolio objectives, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviours that contribute to RBC success

• Oversee highly matrixed team of internal RBC stakeholders and functional partners as well as global and regional service partners to deliver integrated programs

• Provide focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development and rewarding strong performance

• Leverage the value in unit, department, and enterprise-wide teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross enterprise mindset

• Review and maintain Canada Retail portfolio so as to minimize risk exposure to RBC

• Provide governance oversight to ensure all areas of CRE comply with internal policies and programs and external regulatory and legislative obligations in order to reduce risk, provide safe environments for our employees and customers and comply with appropriate laws

• Provide governance, management oversight and reporting in relation to delivery of initiatives

• Ensure risk is effectively managed via consistent application of controls

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 7-10 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate with at least 5 years in complex program and/or project management and transaction management

• Strong strategic and financial business acumen

• Strong client focus and responsive to business goals

• Exceptional client relationship, client management, and consultation skills required

• Proven knowledge of all aspects of program and project management processes from strategy through delivery and close out of executed projects

• Experience in managing outsourced vendor relationships

• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets

• Impact & influence in global, matrixed organizations

• Exceptional written and verbal communication

• Strong organizational and presentation skills

Nice-to-have

• Thorough understanding of Financial Institutions business process and risk management framework, including regulatory environment

• Bilingual language proficiency (French and English)

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

• 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

• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Accountability, Conceptual Thinking, Construction Projects, Cost Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Lease Agreements, Leasing, Long Term Planning, Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Market Analysis, Real Estate Practice, Sourcing and Procurement, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-05

Application Deadline:

2026-06-22

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.

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