Lead Functional Project Manager

RBC • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Market and Counterparty Credit Risk portfolio includes strategic initiatives & other projects supporting credit and market risk space, sponsored by Group Risk Management and Capital Markets. In this role, you will lead the planning, organizing and implementation of complex application delivery projects, supporting RBC’s Risk platform. This role will require you to be located in the Toronto region and be able to commute to the office as you will be required to work at least three/four days per week in the office, as indicated by your manager.

Requirements

• A track record of successful delivery as both a Project Manager and Scrum Master with intermediate to advanced coaching/development/servant leadership mindset
• Advanced communication skills including presentation, facilitation, verbal and written
• Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver solutions
• Ability to facilitate all Scrum events and activities
• Capacity planning and team allocation expertise
• Experience preparing Definitions of Ready (DoR) and Definitions of Done (DoD)
• Strong sprint tracking skills with ability to manage dependencies and remove/escalate impediments
• Familiarity with LLM tools and AI automation concepts for reporting and analytics
• Business analysis and requirements gathering experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in Credit Risk/Capital Markets
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation
• Undergraduate degree/Diploma
• Advanced understanding and experience of RBC's Agile, iWF, and Business Agility project management frameworks and tools (e.g., Planview, MS Project, Jira, Leankit, and Confluence)
• Solid technical background with understanding in software development and web technologies
• Experience with LLM platforms and generative AI tools
• Background in process optimization or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with advanced analytics and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Display Project Leadership skills through stakeholder management, team leadership, and management of internal and external dependencies
• Excel in Project Delivery by establishing and maintaining effective project routines, facilitating and planning ceremonies in line with Project Frameworks, and ensure clear, concise and timely communication across project deliverables
• Display effective Schedule Management skills using scheduling and estimating tools (e.g., Burndown charts, project plans) to estimate and sequence project tasks, milestones and deliverables in alignment with desired outcomes
• Excel in Financial Management through cost estimation within appropriate degrees of confidence, monitoring and controlling project costs (forecasts, baselines, actuals and benefits) and the PAR process
• Build and maintain functional domain expertise across assigned business areas
• Automate status reporting and analytics using LLM tools to reduce manual effort and improve data-driven decision-making
• Leverage AI-driven insights to enhance project monitoring, risk identification, and stakeholder communication

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree