Senior Director, Planning, Strategy & Value – AI & Digital Transformation
About The Position
As a Senior Director within the RBC AI Group, you will lead the strategy, planning, governance, and value realization for AI & Digital Transformation (ADT) initiatives. ADT is building a centralized capability to deliver enterprise value through large-scale AI transformation programs. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving portfolio planning and governance while collaborating with senior executives, finance, and business leaders to shape investment decisions, define performance frameworks, and ensure AI initiatives deliver sustained enterprise impact.
Requirements
- 10–15 years in strategy, transformation, consulting, or financial services leadership
- 8-10 years experience in proven leadership roles in portfolio or program management
- 8-10 years experience working with senior executives, including governance deliverables and, and cross-functional alignment.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge divergent views.
- Financial and business acumen, with a track record of driving strategic outcomes, managing complex budgets and maintaining strong financial governance
- People management experience and ability to foster high-performing teams
- Resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Innovation Mindset: Passion for AI and emerging technologies in financial industry
- Experience in employee engagement strategies and large-scale communication for AI transformation programs
- Familiarity with enterprise governance and regulatory environments
- Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decision-making in portfolio and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Lead ADT Strategy: Articulate and execute RBC’s vision for ADT, aligning with business goals and emerging AI trends
- Lead portfolio planning and prioritization for large scale AI transformation programs and ADT team by aligning strategy, funding, and execution to focus on highest-impact opportunities
- Manage executive governance and updates (Board, GE, OC, etc.) with clear decision frameworks
- Enhance ADT engagement through leadership forums, committees, summits and conferences, partnering with Corporate Communications for key events
- Collaborate with Executives: Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders to help them drive AI value realization by advocating for business initiatives with segment finance and the Value Office
Benefits
- bonuses
- 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
- Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
