Associate Director Lead Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary

What is the opportunity?
You will lead and manage Infra.

project execution, currency roadmap, Infra regulatory requirements architecture for the QTS - Global Research Technology group, focusing on strategic, foundational, and transformational projects and any risk associated to the Application environment.

You will manage relationships with the Capital Markets Global Research Management, IT partners (QTS), Business SMEs with a focus on agile program delivery and the associated budget across the program.

The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities across cross-functional business and technology teams to ensure program goals and objectives are accomplished within approved timeframe, scope, and budget.

What will you do?

Determine and define program roadmap, governance, projects scope and objectives, KRIs, and KPIs.
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements; Track program costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed program and project schedules and work/delivery plans
Provide program/project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, risks, dependencies, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire program execution; Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Measure program/project performance to identify areas for improvement.
Effective facilitation of all Scrum ceremonies and events including daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Bachelor's / Masters degree in computer science
Minimum of 3 years working as a Scrum Master; Recognized Scrum Master Certification i.e. CSM
5+ years of minimum experience as Program/Project Manager
Customer & Client focused; Innovative / entrepreneurial
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting stakeholder expectations
A continuous improvement mindset to drive improvements to the process and team performance

Nice-to-have

Broad exposure to Capital Markets
Experience leading cross functional team/projects in delivering a multiyear transformational program.

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 highperforming team
A worldclass training program in financial services

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Job Skills
Business Oriented, Change Management, Communication, Computer Engineering, Firewalls, Group Problem Solving, Infrastructure Administration, Infrastructure Projects, IT Infrastructure Implementation, IT Infrastructure Project Management, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Operational Risks, Organizational Change Management, Project Administration, Project Management, Risk Compliance, Risk Remediation, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155

WELLINGTON ST W:

TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Capital Markets

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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