Cloud Strategy Lead - TORONTO, Canada - Royal Bank of Canada

Description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the Cloud Platform at RBC, building on leading-edge technologies, cloud-native development, and innovative cloud services.
In this role, you will bring your experience and expertise in developing business and digital strategies to drive the implementation of our hybrid cloud strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring that we deliver on our goals and ambitions, leveraging your skills to articulate our cloud story to executives, application teams and stakeholders within the bank.

Your role will be pivotal in not only ensuring the progress of the Cloud program team is known but also in championing the successful adoption of cloud technologies across our organization.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Lead the execution of our hybrid cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with the business objectives and priorities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage cloud technologies to enhance business processes, improve customer experience, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Create roadmaps outlining key initiatives, timelines, and success metrics.
• Facilitating the assessment of business drivers that influence IT initiatives in Cloud, ensuring the alignment with overall business goals.
• Create compelling messaging and positioning that clearly communicates the value of our cloud technology solutions to target audiences.
• Lead the creation of marketing collateral, including case studies, white papers, and presentations, that effectively communicate the benefits and features of our cloud technology solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to identify business requirements, assess feasibility, and develop migration plans.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, cloud service providers, and industry experts to stay informed about emerging trends and technologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting experimentation, agility, and learning.
• Develop executive-level presentations and reports to communicate progress, achievements, and challenges related to the digital strategy and cloud program.

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in a digital strategy, cloud program, or similar leadership role within the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, such as IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid cloud models.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of digital transformation trends, strategies, and best practices in the financial sector.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing digital strategies to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Nice-to-have

• Working experience in consulting, technology, or banking-related field
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts, technologies, and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, OCP).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge of designing the best cloud platform and enabling our developers to be extremely productive. 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.

Job Skills

A/B Testing, Brand Strategy, Communication, Content Marketing, Detail-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Platforms, Effectiveness Measurement, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Strategic Management, Strategy Plan, Website Analytics

Additional Job Details

Address:

330 FRONT ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Technology and Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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