Opportunity As a Senior Project Manager, you will be managing the planning, organization and implementation of projects under the Market Services to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved timeframe, scope and budget. Responsibilities Deliver large-scale, high-value initiatives with substantial investments ($1M-5M) achieving measurable business outcomes and ROI Work with Business & Technology Owners to ensure that the deliverables achieve the business result and value creation for our clients Manage project execution in sprints with incremental deliverables, enabling regular feedback loops and adaptive planning to respond to changing business priorities and stakeholder needs Orchestrate all sprint ceremonies including planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to agile principles Facilitate joint planning with the client and stakeholders in the early stages of the project Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimated models; document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them Determine quality standards and oversee the execution/production of management documents Communicate risks and impact on deliverables to stakeholders proactively using appropriate fact-based metrics and/or assumptions Raise and track issues and conflicts, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalating them to immediate manager when required Facilitate schedule and cost forecasting; mentor project managers in determining risk-based provisions Seek out industry trends and organizational knowledge to understand alternative approaches and/or solutions Governance, Compliance and Risk Planning Set up appropriate governance and oversight of all projects Identify and manage strategic, tactical, and operational risks; bring risk-based approach to forecasting Resolve complex issues and conflicts and escalating to executive level where required Ensure projects follow established standards including delivery life cycle methods and meet audit requirements Communications and Stakeholder Management Focus on client experience and strengthen relationships with all key stakeholders Manage project communications including status reports to executives, stakeholders, business units, vendors, project team, etc. Provide senior management with timely updates on project issues; identify resources and skills required Manage external vendors and third parties (consultants, offshoring, outsourcing) as needed for the project IT Project Management Engage technology-specific governance processes to ensure IT risk and compliance due diligence is applied, ensuring project adheres to applicable risk and compliance procedures, as relevant to impacts resulting from the change being introduced by the project Ensure technology-specific change management processes are adhered to by IT project team members, where applicable, in developing, managing and tracking deliverables for the project Utilize applicable technology-specific processes and designated tools for project cost recovery of project team resources Business Project Management Timely engagement with RBC specific regulatory, compliance, finance, operational risk, supplier management, and other specific local or enterprise-wide business processes, as determined by financial implications of the project’s costs, and the specific impacts of the change being introduced by the project Facilitate Project Sponsor awareness of internal factors affecting organizational change and engage change management partners and stakeholders Qualifications 12+ years’ progressive project-related experience Experience managing complex initiatives with significant financial impact and strategic importance to the organization Hands‑on knowledge of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies Hands‑on knowledge of advanced project management practices including developing plans / roadmaps; scheduling; OKRs and project metrics; advanced risk assessment and quantification; cost/benefit analysis; benefits management Advanced people management knowledge and leadership skills, including talent management process (recruitment / selection, performance management, performance development / coaching, reward / recognition) PMP certification or equivalent (preferred) CSM certification preferred Undergraduate degree Business/Engineering (preferred) Nice-to-Have Experience working in the Financial/Insurance industry Experience working with multiple teams with scaled agile practices 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 Flexible work/life balance options Opportunities to do challenging work Job Skills Business Oriented Communication Group Problem Solving Long Term Planning Meeting Management Organizational Change Management Resource Coordination Results‑Oriented Time Management Waterfall Model Job Details Location: Toronto, Canada Employment Type: Full time Platform: Technology and Operations Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Work hours per week: 37.5 #J-18808-Ljbffr