Senior Project Manager

Royal Bank of Canada

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 20, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

This role reports to the Associate Director, Program Manager 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 of the QTS End of Life Program, coordinating the upgrade and migration activities for all End of Life technology used across Capital Markets spanning Physical Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Middleware and Business Software.

This role will be a relationship manager for QTS Application Development teams, Technology Infrastructure, Technology Risk and offshore delivery partners on End of Life Technology.

What will you do?

  • Lead a diverse portfolio of technology upgrades, overseeing software/hardware modernization initiatives across global business lines and geographies
  • Develop and execute comprehensive program/delivery plans
  • Analyze enterprise data to identify technology risks and asset footprint, translating insights into actionable strategies for risk mitigation and infrastructure optimization
  • Present monthly updates to senior leadership (SteerCo), communicating program progress, risks, issues, and achievements with data-driven clarity
  • Collaborate with enterprise teams through regular touchpoints, proactively resolving roadblocks, driving accountability, and ensuring risk mitigation across the program lifecycle
  • Drive initiative in broader QTS infrastructure programs, including server virtualization, cost optimization, vendor management, and emerging ad hoc priorities

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

  • 3-5 years of project management experience, leading end-to-end delivery in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders
  • Advanced analytical prowess, including expertise in data analysis, visualization, and aggregation to distill complex information into actionable executive insights
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to simplify technical/complex concepts for senior leadership and tailor messaging to diverse audiences
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Tableau for reporting
  • Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms for agile tracking, documentation, and roadmap planning.

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

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
  • 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, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-19

Application Deadline:

2026-08-08

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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About this role

Summary

Lead technology upgrade projects, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders.

Job title

Senior Project Manager

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Based in Halifax, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementdata analysisPowerPointExcelSharePointTableauJiraConfluence

Preferred skills

software developmentIT systems managementcapital markets

Specializations

technology upgradesrisk mitigationprogram deliverydata analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Canada Creek, NS B0P 1V0, Canada

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