Senior Project Manager, GFT

Job title:

Senior Project Manager, GFT

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Job description

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.Program Manager / Senior Project Manager will manage the execution of large initiatives within HR IT. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities across cross-functional business and technology teams within and outside HR to ensure projects/program goals and objectives are accomplished within approved timeframe, scope and budget.What will you do?Plan and full project lifecycle (initiation, definition, financials, resourcing, implementation)Work with HR Business/Technology Owners to ensure that the initiatives successfully deliver against desired business outcomes and enable value creationHelp establish appropriate governance and oversight for assigned initiativesDevelop integrated baseline project plans applying estimation models; refines & tracks plans including coordination of inter-work stream dependencies; manages performance against delivery plansRaise and track issues and conflicts, removes barriers, resolves project issues and escalates to immediate manager when requiredManage project/program communications including status reports to executives, stakeholders, business units, vendors, project teamResponsible for support & oversight of project and program delivery assurance and lead IT face off to RBC internal auditWhat do you need to succeed?Must-have7+ years Project /Program Management experiencePossesses a strong knowledge of SDLC and 2+ years of experience with Agile delivery methodologies & tooling (JIRA, Confluence, Rally Central)Strong problem solving capabilities ; Strong structured, analytical and methodological thinkingDemonstrated ability to multi-task across competing prioritiesProficiency with MS Office (Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)Nice-to-haveRBC project/Program management experienceDomain expertise in HR / PayrollPMP and/or PgMP certificationWhat’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging work#LI-Hybrid
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#TECHPJJob Skills Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Project Administration, Time Management, Waterfall ModelAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-01-13Application Deadline: 2025-03-17Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:02:02 GMT

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