Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? 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 Program 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 Program Manager, you will lead RBC’s most complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with platform goals and strategic objectives. You will create program roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional teams, and engage stakeholders to define scope, set priorities, and maintain communication. You will implement risk management strategies, foster proactive problem-solving, and promote business agility through continuous improvement practices. Additionally, you will analyze performance metrics and integrate lessons learned to enhance future planning and value delivery. What will you do? Regulatory Compliance: Manage regulatory and compliance programs, ensuring clear linkage between business vision, regulatory context, and program scope and objectives. Monitor production suites of various regulations and sanctions controls. Leadership: Define team roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations. Foster high engagement by enhancing team effectiveness, promoting a safe environment for open dialogue, and recognizing achievements. Change Management: Lead change initiatives with key partners, ensuring robust plans are developed, communicated, and executed effectively. Program Management: Manage all aspects of program lifecycle, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Oversee multiple projects within the program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery frameworks. Stakeholder Management: Prioritize stakeholder needs where possible, ensuring effective onboarding and communication of strategic goals. Build trust through transparency, manage conflicts, and maintain strong relationships with RBC partners, including executives. Planning & Scheduling: Develop program structures that balance value with delivery frameworks. Create and adapt plans and roadmaps as priorities shift, guiding the team through ambiguity to focus on high-value work. Communicate schedule status clearly to stakeholders. Risk Management: Proactively assess risks and issues, engaging stakeholders to develop

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