Director Software Development - Creditor & Business Markets
Top Benefits
About the role
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Director, Software Development Creditor & Business Markets, will lead a high-performing team of software engineers and developers to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure software solutions that align with RBC Insurance Technology’s strategic objectives to support the RBC Insurance Creditor and Group business platform. This role is critical in driving technological excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet business and client needs.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the software development strategy for the Creditor and Group insurance technical platforms, ensuring alignment with RBC’s overall technology vision and Insurance business goals.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of software developers, architects, and engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Product Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and budget requirements.
- Innovation: Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance software development processes and outcomes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and business units, to deliver solutions that address client needs and market demands.
- Risk Management: Ensure software solutions adhere to RBC’s security, compliance, and risk management standards.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team productivity, software quality, and project success.
- Talent Development: Recruit, retain, and develop top talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale software projects.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and cloud technologies.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
RBC Core Competencies:
- Client Focus: Demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs and delivers solutions that exceed expectations.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments to achieve common goals.
- Innovation: Embraces change and drives innovation to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers results with integrity.
Nice-to-have :
- Creditor and/or Group insurance product knowledge.
- Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation
- Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
- Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
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
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Director Software Development - Creditor & Business Markets
Top Benefits
About the role
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Director, Software Development Creditor & Business Markets, will lead a high-performing team of software engineers and developers to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure software solutions that align with RBC Insurance Technology’s strategic objectives to support the RBC Insurance Creditor and Group business platform. This role is critical in driving technological excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet business and client needs.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the software development strategy for the Creditor and Group insurance technical platforms, ensuring alignment with RBC’s overall technology vision and Insurance business goals.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of software developers, architects, and engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Product Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and budget requirements.
- Innovation: Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance software development processes and outcomes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and business units, to deliver solutions that address client needs and market demands.
- Risk Management: Ensure software solutions adhere to RBC’s security, compliance, and risk management standards.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team productivity, software quality, and project success.
- Talent Development: Recruit, retain, and develop top talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale software projects.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and cloud technologies.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
RBC Core Competencies:
- Client Focus: Demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs and delivers solutions that exceed expectations.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments to achieve common goals.
- Innovation: Embraces change and drives innovation to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers results with integrity.
Nice-to-have :
- Creditor and/or Group insurance product knowledge.
- Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation
- Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
- Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
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
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.