Associate Director, Program Manager
RBC
Toronto, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on September 21st, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
This role reports to the Director, Business Management within the Production and Risk Services (PRS) team in Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS). As part of this team, you will be responsible for delivery and oversight of the QTS Technology Currency Program, handling the upgrade and migration activities for all End of Life technology used across Capital Markets spanning Hosting, Operating Systems, Databases, Middleware and Business Software.
This role will act as a central point of contact for QTS Application Development teams, Technology Infrastructure, Technology Risk and offshore delivery partners on End of Life Technology.
What will you do?
Oversees the Technology Currency Program in delivery, financial management, reporting and communications to senior executive stakeholders
Formulates the Capital Markets strategy on End of Life technologies, working with teams across the RBC platform and external vendor partners to understand the product lifecycle and roadmap
Manages the annual book of work and financial planning for Technology Currency initiatives, including line of sight on future technologies approaching End of Life
Leads monthly SteerCo presentations to senior executives, communicating program risks, issues and accomplishments
Develops a detailed program and work/delivery plans covering software across geographies and business lines
Works with partners in IT Risk Advisory and Enterprise Risk to identify technology risks, covering cybersecurity vulnerabilities, support agreements, and patching limitations
Conducts regular touchpoints with teams across the Enterprise to eliminate road blocks, resolve issues, drive progress and mitigate risks to the program
Takes initiative in other infrastructure programs within QTS, such as server virtualization, cost efficiencies, vendor management and other ad hoc items
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
5-10 years in project management experience, handling delivery in a complex, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders
Experience with large technology infrastructure programs (ex. Data Center Migrations), coordinating across Application Development teams and Technology Infrastructure partners
Excellent analytical skills proven experience conducting data analysis/discovery/aggregation as a foundation to providing meaningful analysis and management reporting to facilitate business decisions at a senior management/executive level.
Strong communication skills, to synthesize data and simplify a complex problem for an executive audience
Excellent proficiency with MS Office Programs (Power Point, SharePoint, Excel) and Tableau
Proficiency with project tracking and planning applications (JIRA, Confluence)
\Nice-to-have
Educational background in Software Development or Computer Engineering
Broad IT systems management experience
Knowledge of Capital Markets products and systems is an asset
Whats 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
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
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 Skills
Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Technology Risk, Time Management, Waterfall Project ManagementAdditional Job Details
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