Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Director, Capital Markets Transformation

What is the opportunity?

The Capital Markets Transformation team supports RBC Capital Markets by working closely with business, functional and technology partners to enable and execute on company-wide change initiatives.

What will you do?

The Director, Program Management Office (PMO) will lead the strategic oversight, governance, and execution framework for the Business Transformation portfolio within Capital Markets. This leadership role is responsible for partnering with Technology in establishing and maintaining robust project management standards, portfolio reporting, and tracking mechanisms that enable effective delivery of regulatory and strategic initiatives across the organization.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of the Business Transformation project portfolio, ensuring alignment with Capital Markets strategic objectives and regulatory requirements

• Establishing portfolio prioritization frameworks, resource allocation strategies, and governance structures that enable informed decision-making at all levels of the organization

• Maintain a comprehensive view of all initiatives, identifying interdependencies, risks, and opportunities for optimization across the portfolio

• Designing and implementing comprehensive reporting frameworks that provide clear visibility into project health, progress, and outcomes

• Develop executive-level dashboards and detailed project tracking mechanisms that enable stakeholders to understand portfolio performance at a glance. This includes establishing key performance indicators, milestone tracking, budget monitoring, and risk reporting that supports proactive management and timely intervention when required

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Business Transformation team and Capital Markets leadership, translating complex project information into clear, actionable insights This requires exceptional presentation capabilities to engage executive audiences, facilitate steering committee meetings, and present portfolio updates to diverse stakeholder groups

• Responsibility for establishing and evolving PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices that drive consistency and excellence across the project portfolio. This includes developing templates, tools, and processes that enable project teams to operate efficiently while maintaining appropriate governance and control

• foster a culture of continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices into the PMO operating model

What do you need to succeed?

• Undergraduate university degree required; MBA or relevant professional designation strongly preferred

• 15+ years of program management experience with a demonstrated track record of thought leadership, portfolio reporting, problem solving, and strong business communications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets processes including financial products and services such as Derivatives, Loans, and Payment Processing

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior business leaders, project managers, and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle

• Comfort providing constructive challenge to agreed-upon business outcomes, balancing advocacy with inquiry to drive better solutions

• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to storyboard and craft executive-level presentations that drive decision-making

• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with shifting or competing priorities

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Resilient and adaptable, able to pivot quickly as business needs evolve

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

What’s in it for you?

At RBC Capital Markets, you'll be part of a world-class organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This role offers you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of our business, leading transformational initiatives that matter.

You'll work alongside talented professionals across the organization, expanding your network and deepening your expertise in Capital Markets. This highly visible role will expose you to senior leadership and provide opportunities to shape strategic direction. We're committed to your professional development, offering access to learning resources, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.

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

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities 

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Flexible work/life balance options

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-01-132026-01-27

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

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