Director Business and Portfolio Management, GFT
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Architecture, Strategy, and Employee Digital & Automation (ASEDA) is a diverse team in Global Functions Technology managing a wide range of products and developing emerging tech like generative AI to bring the best suite of applications to the enterprise. The Planning Director is responsible for leading ASEDA’s Planning Team and ensuring that all operational needs are seen to with efficiency, precision, and in alignment with departmental standards. This role is the spearhead of our operational strategy, guiding the team in all operational facets (Finance, HR, Project Control, etc) and exerting impact and influence at multiple levels in the organization.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Proactively analyze reporting to provide advice and counsel to ASEDA and GFT Executives and SMT to enhance their ability to manage finances and headcount, and respond appropriately to related queries.
- Install and remediate financial processes and reporting with a focus of adding business value balanced with meeting the needs of ASEDA stakeholders.
- Act as a change agent charged with process improvement for App Dev, Maintenance, and App Other finances across ASEDA
- Take ownership of accrual processes, management reporting and planning/forecasting process
- Oversee project initiatives, ensuring projects follow established standards including delivery life cycle methods and audit requirements
- Set the direction and help build capability in the Planning Team
- Promote innovative or improved methods to get work done and implement best practices and efficiencies
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- Excellent understanding of financial concepts
- Ability to analyze data effectively and reconcile numbers from multiple source systems
- Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to provide stakeholders with interpretation and counsel on all operational fronts.
- Deadline-driven and results-oriented capability; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Nice-to-have :
- Knowledge of RBC platforms used in operations (Planview/MIS, eDHR, Apptio, etc)
- Experience with executive conversations and presentations
- Previous People Management experience
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
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Business Process Design, Change Management, Coaching Others, Communication, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Thinking
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-21
Application Deadline:
2025-10-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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 Business and Portfolio Management, GFT
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Architecture, Strategy, and Employee Digital & Automation (ASEDA) is a diverse team in Global Functions Technology managing a wide range of products and developing emerging tech like generative AI to bring the best suite of applications to the enterprise. The Planning Director is responsible for leading ASEDA’s Planning Team and ensuring that all operational needs are seen to with efficiency, precision, and in alignment with departmental standards. This role is the spearhead of our operational strategy, guiding the team in all operational facets (Finance, HR, Project Control, etc) and exerting impact and influence at multiple levels in the organization.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Proactively analyze reporting to provide advice and counsel to ASEDA and GFT Executives and SMT to enhance their ability to manage finances and headcount, and respond appropriately to related queries.
- Install and remediate financial processes and reporting with a focus of adding business value balanced with meeting the needs of ASEDA stakeholders.
- Act as a change agent charged with process improvement for App Dev, Maintenance, and App Other finances across ASEDA
- Take ownership of accrual processes, management reporting and planning/forecasting process
- Oversee project initiatives, ensuring projects follow established standards including delivery life cycle methods and audit requirements
- Set the direction and help build capability in the Planning Team
- Promote innovative or improved methods to get work done and implement best practices and efficiencies
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- Excellent understanding of financial concepts
- Ability to analyze data effectively and reconcile numbers from multiple source systems
- Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to provide stakeholders with interpretation and counsel on all operational fronts.
- Deadline-driven and results-oriented capability; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Nice-to-have :
- Knowledge of RBC platforms used in operations (Planview/MIS, eDHR, Apptio, etc)
- Experience with executive conversations and presentations
- Previous People Management experience
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
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Business Process Design, Change Management, Coaching Others, Communication, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Thinking
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-21
Application Deadline:
2025-10-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.