Technology Program Manager

RBC

Technology Program Manager responsible for planning and delivering complex technology projects at RBC. Leading cross-functional teams and managing project activities to meet business goals.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manages multiple highly complex long-term projects and/or programs with significant impact on business processes and technology used firm wide
Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans with substantial latitude
Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems and has extensive contact with internal clients and the business
Independently manages complex projects and programs from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation, using broad and extensive input from industry and/or business unit subject matter experts
Independently manages highly complex project, program and/or portfolio budgets
Independently drives and manages project, program and/or portfolio activities relating to meeting objectives, budgets, scope, quality standards and schedules
Performs project risk assessments, including identifying key risk factors, providing effective mitigation strategies and assigning contingency action plans to both schedules and budgets
Manages projects and teams, including applying established methodologies, using change control templates and processes; managing time and recording activities using defined scheduling tools; monitoring budgets; coordinating resource acquisition and utilization; serving as a liaison with internal customers and external suppliers; and communicating regularly with project stakeholders.
Interfaces with all levels of management throughout the bank
Displays creativity when designing solutions to problems
Creates formalized reports and presentations and presents them to senior and executive level management
Creates effective governance structures and routines that consider strategic goals, existing project portfolios and multi-divisional impacts
Contributes effectively to the collective team effort and offers ideas and solutions to complex problems
Recognized as a trusted mentor and leader throughout the bank and is a credible role model to junior staff and peers
Leads Solution selection and implementation which impacts critical Bank units or functions
Participates in long-range planning and development of application or product roadmaps with business owners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years’ experience with project/program management methodologies, project management tools and techniques across all project activities along with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a relevant field
Minimum 2 years’ experience managing technology projects and/or programs; be able to manage highly complex technology projects/programs involving large teams
Expert level skills in financial & stakeholder management; the role will require presenting to Sr. leaders
Excellent presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner
Well-developed analytical skills and demonstrated ability to provide clarity to complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information
Must be able to create highly complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
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
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

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Hard Skills & Tools

project management methodologiesfinancial managementstakeholder managementrisk assessmentbudget managementrequirements definitionproject planningsolution designanalytical skillspresentation skills

Soft Skills

creativityleadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencestrategic thinkingteam contributioncredibility