Lead Product Manager

RBC•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

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.

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

bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
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.