Senior Project Manager, HR PMO

RBC • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Project Manager, HR PMO, you will play a key role in the Program/Project Management Office of HR Operational Excellence supporting HR Talent Services. You will manage Programs/Projects within RBC HR with a focus on HR Operations projects including recommendations on project, scope, timing and issue resolutions.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree and ideally a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification.
• At least 5-7 years of experience as a proven leader driving large and complex cross-functional program delivery, leading change, team collaboration, transparency, and alignment on goals and expectations.
• Demonstrated agile delivery experience, with the knowledge and ability to influence ways of working, set up scaled agile delivery squads and establish effective routines.
• Experienced with measuring initiative value and benefits by establishing and monitoring program objectives and key results to align with business goals, breaking work down into manageable deliverables.
• Advanced stakeholder and relationship management skills, with a focus on building partner relationships and influencing outcomes with senior leaders.
• Advanced communication and facilitation skills (verbal and written) with experience tailoring messages to diverse audiences, delivering presentations and facilitating inclusive discussions for senior-level audiences.
• Advanced planning and scheduling expertise, with experience in building and maintaining detailed large and integrated program schedules, roadmaps, and timelines.
• Financial program management experience in budget management, financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis and vendor invoicing.
• Advanced understanding and experience with risk and issue management frameworks, including the ability to conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain transparency in reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing transformational business and technology programs at a large financial services company, across multiple jurisdictions.
• Professional Certifications including PMP/PGMP, CSM/ACSM, SAFE.
• Understanding of HR technologies such as Workday and SAP.
• Prior experience at RBC and familiarity with RBC’s Project Governance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project processes and procedures across multiple concurrent projects; monitor the productivity and performance of project teams.
• Manage all aspects of projects including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and completion of project goals.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.

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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

What This Job Offers

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