Senior Project Manager – Regulatory

RBC•Toronto, ON

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about delivering successful, high-impact transformation initiatives with a financial services leader in Canada and across the globe? At RBC we are searching for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our team. You will be at the forefront of regulatory initiatives that will shape Banking's future. As a representative of the Value Office, you will be a member of the largest Project Management Office in RBC and part of a collaborative team that is a catalyst for delivering transformation initiatives, accelerating value creation, and infusing Agile ways of working that drive continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive culture where your contributions make an impact. You will work with a diverse set of stakeholders and senior leaders and will be at the forefront of strategy execution with teams that deliver some of RBC’s most important strategic initiatives. As a Senior Project Manager, you will drive RBC’s most complex initiatives, aligning them with platform goals and strategic priorities. You will develop program roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional teams, and engage stakeholders to define scope, prioritize tasks, and ensure clear communication. Your role includes implementing risk management strategies, fostering proactive problem-solving, and advancing business agility through continuous improvement. You will also analyze performance metrics and apply lessons learned to optimize future planning and value delivery.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience leading large-scale, complex cross-functional projects.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity while applying delivery frameworks to achieve successful outcomes.
Expertise in driving organizational change, fostering collaboration, promoting transparency, and aligning stakeholders on shared goals.
Demonstrated agile and waterfall delivery experience, including setting up agile squads/core teams, influencing ways of working, and establishing effective routines.
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with a focus on influencing outcomes and building partnerships with senior leaders and vendors.
Advanced planning expertise, with experience creating and maintaining integrated project schedules, roadmaps, and status reports.
Experience in project financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and vendor invoicing.
Proficient in risk and issue management, including conducting assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring transparent reporting.

Nice To Haves

PMP/PGMP, CSM/ACSM, SAFE certifications, or a recognized Change Management certification (e.g., CCMP, Prosci).

Responsibilities

Manage regulatory and compliance projects, ensuring clear linkage between business vision, regulatory context, and project scope and objectives.
Monitor production suites of various regulations and sanctions controls.
Define team roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations.
Foster engagement by promoting team effectiveness, a safe-to-speak environment, and recognizing achievements.
Develop fit-for-purpose project structures balancing value and delivery frameworks.
Create and adapt plans as priorities shift, guiding the team through ambiguity and focusing on high-value work.
Communicate schedule updates clearly to stakeholders.
Identify and prioritize stakeholder needs where possible, ensuring effective onboarding and communication of strategic goals.
Build trust through transparency, manage conflicts, and maintain strong relationships with partners.
Proactively assess risks and issues, engaging stakeholders and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
Maintain transparent communication on risk status.
Utilize tools and routines to enhance transparency, collaboration, and roadblock removal.
Encourage self-organization and cross-functionality within the team.
Track performance and drive process improvements using data insights.
Promote feedback to simplify processes and champion innovative thinking.
Implement frameworks to drive continuous improvement and optimize workflows.
Deliver clear, tailored communications to stakeholders and teams.
Facilitate inclusive and relevant meetings, leveraging tools to enhance engagement and clarity.
Lead adoption of enterprise tools (Jira, Confluence, Planview, Mural) to support delivery.
Apply and educate teams on RBC’s project management policies, standards, and frameworks.