Senior Program Manager

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an ambitious and high-energy Senior Project Manager to drive and coordinate our numerous modernization initiatives for financial systems, including General Ledger (GL) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms. This is a unique opportunity for a creative and intelligent leader with a passion for cutting-edge technologies, a strong track record in project management, and a deep understanding of finance systems and modern technology transformation.
The ideal candidate will bring vision, creativity, and exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders, align teams, and deliver innovative solutions. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, has a natural ability to inspire and lead, and is eager to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to unlock new opportunities for our organization.

Requirements

• Experience in program management, project management, or transformation leadership roles, with a strong focus on technology modernization.
• At least some hands-on experience working with Generative AI (GenAI) technologies like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Amazon Bedrock, or similar tools.
• Understanding of financial systems and architecture, modern data pipelines, and cloud-based technologies.
• Proven ability to drive and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex, high-impact projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Ambition and Drive: A self-starter with a relentless pursuit of excellence and the ability to inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Creativity and Innovation: A natural problem-solver who thinks outside the box and brings fresh ideas to complex challenges.
• High Energy and Passion: A proactive, energetic approach to leading projects and motivating teams.
• Intelligence and Strategic Thinking: A sharp, analytical mind capable of navigating complexity, identifying opportunities, and making data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional Communication: Modern and effective communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling messages to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Collaborative Leadership: A proven ability to build relationships, foster trust, and align cross-functional teams around shared goals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of prompt engineering, LLMs, or agent-based AI systems.
• Experience with AI governance, tool evaluation, and vendor management.
• Background in developer productivity, platform engineering, or digital transformation.
• Prior experience in financial services, banking, brokerage, or fintech industries.
• Familiarity with modern ERP systems and their integration with AI-driven tools.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive modernization strategy for financial data systems, GL, and ERP platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Act as a central point of contact and align efforts across finance, technology, and business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge GenAI technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Amazon Bedrock) to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver transformative outcomes.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking across teams to develop and implement innovative solutions for modernization and AI-driven transformation.
• Craft clear, compelling, and modern communication strategies to engage stakeholders, present project plans, and share progress updates.
• Maintain and manage strategic documentation, planning and requirement documentation, .execution, operation and feedback assets
• Plan and manage releases.
• Establish KPIs to measure the success of modernization efforts, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Stay at the forefront of trends in GenAI, financial systems, and technology modernization to identify new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Identify risks, manage dependencies, and maintain project momentum to deliver results on time and within scope.
• Develop playbooks, frameworks, and reusable assets for integrating GenAI and other technologies into financial and operational workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including competitive salary, bonuses, flexible benefits, and stock options where applicable.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements that prioritize your well-being and personal needs.

What This Job Offers

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