Senior Manager, Integrated Program Delivery, Canada Retail

RBC • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Integrated Program Delivery (IPD), Canada Retail. This position will lead and manage end-to-end process of planning, development, and delivery of initiatives across the Canadian Retail region from inception and development of strategy through the integration with end-user workplace experience. Support the Director IPD with larger initiatives and have direct oversight and management of service partners and suppliers to ensure project success and that controls are in place to manage risk for RBC.

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience in Corporate Real Estate
• Proven knowledge of project management processes including estimating, tendering, scheduling, interpreting design drawings, construction practices, value engineering, alternative procurement methods.
• Strong client focus and responsive to business goals.
• Strong client relationship, client management, and consultation skills.
• Experience in managing outsourced vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of Project Finances and Financial Management.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (French spoken & written)
• Retail experience in a financial institution
• PMP or CAPM certification from PMI

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Corporate Real Estate portfolio strategy by participating in idea creation and alternatives analysis.
• Manage relationships with key business unit leads and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the initiative lifecycle.
• Assist with high-level execution of regional portfolio strategies.
• Provide real estate expertise, and direction on initiatives within the region.
• Responsible for ensuring design standards are incorporated into projects.
• Support businesses in securing or renewing leases and property agreements leveraging the transaction team.
• Ability to review leases and understand schedule C and decommission clauses and the RBC’s obligations.
• Responsible for the delivery of project or program initiatives in region under the direction of the regional Director, IPD.
• Identify and negotiate with key stakeholders (suppliers, internal resources, and clients) to achieve program objectives.
• Ensure operational requirements are considered and represented during strategic development, planning and execution of projects.
• Delivery and oversight of projects and initiatives ensuring that quality, delivery, process requirements, deliverable timelines and value-added services are incorporated, and strategic objectives are delivered while adhering to approved funding.
• Support the direct engagement and management of professional consultants relating to delivery of project delivery and strategic initiatives.
• Work in collaboration with Workplace Experience & Sustainability and regional teams to ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual management upon completion of initiatives.
• Establish appropriate governance structures to ensure projects and initiatives comply with internal policies and programs and external regulatory and legislative obligations to reduce risk, provide safe environments for our employees and customers comply with appropriate laws.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees