Director PMO, HR & CLAO Technology

Royal Bank of Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The role reports to the Senior Director, COO & Incentive Comp Tech and will lead a team of Senior Initiative Managers (project managers and scrum masters) for the HR & CLAO (HR, BMCC, Procurement and CRE) team. The role will drive consistent execution and reporting across the portfolio as well as provide support for issue resolution, project governance and stakeholder communication. This leader will work across the team and with key stakeholders to promote consistency and accelerate upskilling.What will you do?
  • Work with the broader T&O Initiative Delivery community to ensure project risk and governance is followed by the initiative leads.
  • Work closely with key PMO partners on setting priorities, developing road maps and ensuring regular status checkpoints are in place.
  • Enhance and continuously improve our ability to execute initiatives by coaching the team on best practices and by providing opportunities for feedback and improvement.
  • Recommend new ways of working that simplify and/or automate best practices for Initiative Managers.
  • Work with your team, key stakeholders, app dev teams and vendors to successfully implement initiatives.
  • Ensure project status reports are up to date and accurate including financials, issues, risks and key decisions etc.
What do you need to succeed?Must Have
  • Proven leadership skills and direct people management experience (5+ years)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with key stakeholders and vendors
  • Experience in Initiative Management (PM or Scrum) and Change Management (10+ years)
  • Enterprise organizational awareness
Nice to Have
  • Project Management/Scrum Master certificate/training
  • Business Systems Analyst certificate/training
  • Experience in HR, BMCC, Procurement and CRE
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
  • Opportunities to building close relationships with key stakeholders
#LI-POSTJob Skills Budgeting, Business Oriented, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Vision AlignmentAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-08-08Application Deadline: 2025-09-05Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.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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