Senior Manager, Intelligent Systems Lead

RBC • Toronto, ON

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Intelligent Systems Lead within GFT’s HR Information Technology (HRIT), you will provide leadership in designing and delivering the foundational data layer that serves as the single source of truth for incentive compensation data, and driving the ongoing evolution of incentive compensation technology platforms supporting both short- and long-term incentive programs. You will champion the adoption of the AI-DLC framework for incentive compensation, enabling the team to build intelligent, data-informed solutions that leverage machine learning and AI agents to drive business value. You will be accountable for translating business requirements into scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and risk management frameworks. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive end-to-end solution delivery across a complex, multi-system environment.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of technology delivery experience in application development or solution architecture, with demonstrated expertise in enterprise-level applications, data solutions, and operating within regulated environments (financial services, HR, compensation systems)
• Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional initiatives within large enterprise environments, with strong ability to lead, influence, and drive outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation around emerging technologies and modern development frameworks (AI-native practices, agile evolution, data-centric delivery)
• Strong technical foundation in application architecture, system integration, API-based design, data flows, data modeling, and governance
• Deep understanding of regulated industry requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to financial services and HR/compensation domains
• Track record of translating complex technical concepts into actionable solutions that align business and technology stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with compensation, incentive management, or HR technology platforms and cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, Snowflake)
• Proven expertise in data pipelines, ETL processes, and analytics/reporting platforms to support enterprise data solutions
• Knowledge of risk management, controls, audit practices, and compliance frameworks specific to financial institutions
• Experience designing or implementing AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) frameworks or similar modern development methodologies
• Track record operating effectively in matrixed Technology & Operations environments with cross-functional stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application solution design across HRIT and incentive compensation systems, partnering with Enterprise Architecture to define target state, integration patterns, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards for scalability, resiliency, and security
• Establish and lead the AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) framework, defining standards, processes, and governance for integrating AI/ML capabilities into solution design, delivery, and operations, positioning the team as an AI-native organization
• Define and champion AI/ML use cases that leverage the foundational data layer to solve complex business problems (e.g., predictive analytics, compensation optimization, internal controls)
• Lead the design of data infrastructure and governance frameworks that enable scalability for emerging AI/ML and AI Agent capabilities while maintaining security and compliance
• Act as Technical Lead for key initiatives, accountable for solution integrity and driving alignment across delivery teams toward practical, sustainable outcomes
• Provide technical direction and influence to Business System Analysts, developers, vendors, and stakeholders across HR, LoB, Operations, and IT to translate requirements into solutions aligned with platform strategy and enterprise standards
• Ensure compliance and risk management by verifying solutions meet enterprise risk, control, and compliance frameworks; identifying and mitigating technology, integration, and operational risks; and supporting audit readiness and regulatory adherence
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices and solution design through adoption of AI-DLC methodologies and evidence-based decision-making
• Foster knowledge sharing and sustainable team development by mentoring team members, strengthening team resilience through documented best practices, and building organizational capability

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
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed