Project Coordinator, GFT

Royal Bank of Canada•Toronto, ON

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration. We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress. As part of GFT, Finance Technology’s Ledgers Group supports various CFO functions, Enterprise Finance Control functions, Back Office Operations (Reconciliations & Payments), Personal & Commercial Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, through the Bank’s General Ledger Application Suite, and all Financial & Management Reporting platforms for Head Office and all global businesses.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in project coordination, PMO support, or a financial operations role
Demonstrated experience managing or tracking project/program financials, budgets, or cost reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial tracking and reporting (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards)
Familiarity with project management tools such as MIS, Planview, Jira, SharePoint, Confluence
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing stakeholder-facing reports and updates
Experience coordinating with external vendors, including invoice review and processing
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and escalate risks in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies
PMP, CSM, or equivalent project management certification (or in progress)
Experience supporting large, cross-functional programs with multiple vendors and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain portfolio-level financial tracking, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance reporting across projects and programs
Own and distribute monthly financial updates, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to stakeholders and leadership
Coordinate and maintain project and program status reports, tracking milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor invoice coordination — collecting, reviewing, and processing invoices in alignment with contractual obligations and project budgets
Support project managers and program leads with financial data, reporting templates, and ad hoc analysis as needed
Maintain and update project management tools and financial systems, ensuring data integrity and consistent documentation
Facilitate recurring team meetings and financial review sessions, preparing agendas, capturing notes, and tracking action items
Identify and flag budget risks or discrepancies proactively, escalating issues with recommended resolutions
Support continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and project coordination workflows