Lead Product Manager

RBC•Toronto, ON

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the strategic implementation of a new Portfolio Management application. This role requires deep expertise in Portfolio Management systems and practices, with a focus on defining the target state, managing implementation strategy, and guiding organizational decision-making throughout the deployment lifecycle. What will you do? Define the target state architecture and capabilities for the new Portfolio Management application Develop a comprehensive implementation and rollout strategy aligned with organizational objectives Establish governance frameworks and success metrics for the initiative Gather, document, and validate functional and technical requirements from stakeholders across the organization Conduct detailed data analysis to inform system design and data migration strategy Identify gaps between current state processes and target capabilities Prepare comprehensive options analyses presenting trade-offs, timelines, and resource implications Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders Facilitate decision-making sessions and communicate outcomes across the organization Oversee requirements implementation and system configuration Manage stakeholder engagement and change management activities Drive outcomes through cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment What do you need to succeed? Must have’s : 10+ years of hands-on experience with Portfolio Management systems and applications Deep understanding of Portfolio Management capabilities, best practices, and industry standards Proven experience leading complex system implementations or transformations Strong analytical and business process improvement skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Experience preparing business cases and presenting to senior leadership Self-organized and results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities independently Demonstrated success working in large matrixed organizations with ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive consensus across competing priorities Nice to have’s : CFA Knowledge of Financial Institutions business environments processes, and systems landscape What’s in it for you? A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation and stock where applicable. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities A startup like environment with all the job security of the number one financial institution. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a friendly, dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. A world-class training program Fun and supportive environment that values personal aspirations as much as the results to be delivered. #LI-POST Job Skills Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis 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: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-04-01 Application Deadline: 2026-05-01 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. 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Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience with Portfolio Management systems and applications
Deep understanding of Portfolio Management capabilities, best practices, and industry standards
Proven experience leading complex system implementations or transformations
Strong analytical and business process improvement skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
Experience preparing business cases and presenting to senior leadership
Self-organized and results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Demonstrated success working in large matrixed organizations with ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive consensus across competing priorities

Nice To Haves

CFA
Knowledge of Financial Institutions business environments processes, and systems landscape

Responsibilities

Define the target state architecture and capabilities for the new Portfolio Management application
Develop a comprehensive implementation and rollout strategy aligned with organizational objectives
Establish governance frameworks and success metrics for the initiative
Gather, document, and validate functional and technical requirements from stakeholders across the organization
Conduct detailed data analysis to inform system design and data migration strategy
Identify gaps between current state processes and target capabilities
Prepare comprehensive options analyses presenting trade-offs, timelines, and resource implications
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Facilitate decision-making sessions and communicate outcomes across the organization
Oversee requirements implementation and system configuration
Manage stakeholder engagement and change management activities
Drive outcomes through cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation and stock where applicable.
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
A startup like environment with all the job security of the number one financial institution.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a friendly, dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
A world-class training program
Fun and supportive environment that values personal aspirations as much as the results to be delivered.

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