Sr. Project Manager - Client Reporting Wealth Technology

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

In this role, you will manage a large transformational Reporting project within the Wealth Technology Program at RBC. This program is considered complex and will require you to provide project and program management leadership to your team and stakeholders. You will provide expertise in managing vendor deliverables, integration, data, and reporting.

You will be responsible for building relationships between IT, Vendor, & Business stakeholders at all levels of the organization, engender a positive environment and ensure the Wealth program is successfully executed.

What will you do?

• Effectively manage IT project deliverables on a large Reporting Wealth Program
• Develop and manage the detailed schedule, identify early warning indicators, provide direction for early resolution of risks, issues and clear escalation path for program committees.
• Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and tracks value for effective decision-making
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. Vendors, RBC IT teams, Product)
• Build / present for Senior Director & VP level presentations
• Oversees the development of program/project plans, KPIs and metrics (including status reporting), prioritization calls & project communications.
• Ensure the completion of risk assessments and the identification & execution of contingency plans
• Oversees the completion of post-project reviews and closure

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 10+ years Project Management experience; spanning small projects and large projects ($10MM+) with high level of value (benefit/cost), very high level of complexity and uncertainty, and ability to influence decisions
• Proven experience managing large scale Reporting projects and their integration with applications in a Financial Institution
• Previous experience managing or supporting Wealth Management projects (i.e. PM, Tech Roles, Business Roles, etc)
• Ability to manage highly visible programs/projects with third party vendors and significant technology components
• Executive presence and advanced communication, presentation and facilitation skills to drive success
• Advanced knowledge of change, issue, and risk management and working knowledge of Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methodologies

Nice-to-have:

• Undergraduate degree (preferred) - Preferably in Business, Technology or Financial Services
• Project/Program Management certifications (e.g. PMP and/or PgMP)
• Wealth Management business experience
• Quadient experience

What’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 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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JOB SUMMARY
City: Toronto
Address: 155 Wellington St W-7th Flr
Work Hours/Week: 37.5
Work Environment: Office
Employment Type: Permanent
Career Level: Experienced Hire/Professional
Pay Type: Salaried
Required Travel(%): 0
Exempt/Non-Exempt: N/A
People Manager: Yes
Application Deadline: 09/23/2021
Platform: Technology and Operations
Req ID: 410058
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