Manager, Data Community of Practice
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Manager in the Data Community of Practice (DCoP) team, you will lead data strategy and community initiatives across all analytics teams in Personal and Commercial banking. This role is pivotal to driving technology transformation, upskilling data practitioners, and delivering measurable ROI through tooling and platform modernization supporting the Sr. Manager, DCoP.
What will you do?
Change Management & Execution:
- Influence and develop roadmaps for technology transitions, ensuring compliance with RBC’s governance standards.
- Measure and communicate ROI of migration efforts to senior leadership.
Data Strategy Leadership:
- Drive PB&CB wide initiatives around tools and platforms to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate technology modernization.
- Ensure data teams have seamless access to high quality data through the use of the right tool fit for the job
Community & Upskilling:
- Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and best practices across data teams.
Cost Optimization & Modernization:
- Identify opportunities to reduce technical infrastructure(TI) and non-TI costs through tooling modernization and platform hygiene
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
- Partner with Personal & Commercial Banking, Cyber Security, Risk, and Finance teams to align data strategies with business goals.
- Engage with vendors and internal stakeholders to prioritize modernization initiatives.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
- University Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related field.
- 2+ years in data strategy, data science, or analytics roles in a financial or regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of data analytics and BI tools with programming in Python, SQL, SAS and Tableau.
- Proven ability to think strategically and execute effectively, balancing long-term vision with delivery demands.
- Skilled in stakeholder management and influence, technology change management, building alignment across diverse business and technical teams.
- Strong time management, facilitation and communication skills — able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage delivery in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence).
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities.
Nice-to-have:
- Understanding of data-driven strategies, data governance and analytics frameworks/patterns.
- Understanding of GenAI/LLM concepts and tools
- Experience working with agile teams and agile program management
- Experience working in a highly matrixed enterprise environment
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.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high- performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Vision Alignment
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-05
Application Deadline:
2025-11-24
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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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.
Manager, Data Community of Practice
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Manager in the Data Community of Practice (DCoP) team, you will lead data strategy and community initiatives across all analytics teams in Personal and Commercial banking. This role is pivotal to driving technology transformation, upskilling data practitioners, and delivering measurable ROI through tooling and platform modernization supporting the Sr. Manager, DCoP.
What will you do?
Change Management & Execution:
- Influence and develop roadmaps for technology transitions, ensuring compliance with RBC’s governance standards.
- Measure and communicate ROI of migration efforts to senior leadership.
Data Strategy Leadership:
- Drive PB&CB wide initiatives around tools and platforms to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate technology modernization.
- Ensure data teams have seamless access to high quality data through the use of the right tool fit for the job
Community & Upskilling:
- Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and best practices across data teams.
Cost Optimization & Modernization:
- Identify opportunities to reduce technical infrastructure(TI) and non-TI costs through tooling modernization and platform hygiene
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
- Partner with Personal & Commercial Banking, Cyber Security, Risk, and Finance teams to align data strategies with business goals.
- Engage with vendors and internal stakeholders to prioritize modernization initiatives.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
- University Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related field.
- 2+ years in data strategy, data science, or analytics roles in a financial or regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of data analytics and BI tools with programming in Python, SQL, SAS and Tableau.
- Proven ability to think strategically and execute effectively, balancing long-term vision with delivery demands.
- Skilled in stakeholder management and influence, technology change management, building alignment across diverse business and technical teams.
- Strong time management, facilitation and communication skills — able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage delivery in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence).
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities.
Nice-to-have:
- Understanding of data-driven strategies, data governance and analytics frameworks/patterns.
- Understanding of GenAI/LLM concepts and tools
- Experience working with agile teams and agile program management
- Experience working in a highly matrixed enterprise environment
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.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high- performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Vision Alignment
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-05
Application Deadline:
2025-11-24
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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
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.