Senior Manager, Archer Development - GFT Halifax

RBC • Halifax, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join RBC as a Senior Manager leading the growth of our Archer Development initiative in our Halifax hub, a key strategic and regulatory program positioned at the forefront of our digitization of key governance, risk, and compliance processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and modernization across our enterprise technology landscape. You'll lead a talented team in designing, building, and deploying solutions that enhance our competitive advantage and ensure compliance with global regulatory bodies. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, allowing you to influence RBC's technology direction while mentoring high-performing engineers. This is an ideal opportunity for a forward-thinking leader seeking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development and architecture experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven track record managing large-scale enterprise technology initiatives in complex environments
• Strong expertise in modern development practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, microservices architecture)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the financial services or banking industry
• Certification in project management (PMP, SAFe) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, blockchain)
• Track record of successful digital transformation initiatives leading to measurable business impact

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional development and business systems analyst team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for Archer Development, aligning initiatives with RBC's strategic objectives
• Oversee solution design, development, and deployment of enterprise solutions using modern architecture and best practices
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business and technology teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Champion agile methodologies and DevOps practices to accelerate time-to-market and operational excellence
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust security, compliance, and data governance

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact in technology transformation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services and technology
• Flexible work/life balance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior