Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Digital Platform & Engineering Technical Product Owner will lead the strategic direction and execution of Atlas, RBC's Developer Portal serving as the central hub for RBC's development community. This role combines core product ownership responsibilities with developer community evangelism and platform consolidation strategy. You will manage the agile product team, drive adoption across our development ecosystem, own the expansion of platform engineering best practices and tooling, and articulate the platform's value to both technical teams and executive leadership through compelling demos and storytelling. As the Technical Product Owner for the broader platform, you will champion the consolidation strategy that positions Atlas as the unified gateway for all developer tools, services, and resources.
What will you do?- Product Vision & Roadmap Management: Define and communicate the product strategy, roadmap, and priorities for Atlas and the broader platform ecosystem; partner with stakeholders to align on business objectives and developer needs.
- Agile Team Leadership: Lead the product team through sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery cadence; manage dependencies and ensure timely execution of initiatives.
- Backlog & Requirements Management: Translate business and developer community feedback into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized backlog items; balance core platform features with consolidation initiatives.
- Platform Consolidation Strategy: Own the broader consolidation roadmap that positions Atlas as the unified portal for developer tools and services; identify fragmented tooling and services across RBC, develop integration strategies, and drive migration of existing platforms into the Atlas ecosystem.
- Platform Engineering Best Practices: Establish and evolve standards for platform engineering excellence (e.g., API design, DevOps tooling, security, observability); ensure Atlas and integrated services adhere to these best practices and serve as templates for the broader organization.
- Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Build and present regular updates on product progress, adoption metrics, consolidation milestones, and roadmap alignment to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Developer Community Evangelism: Design and deliver compelling product demonstrations and narrative content tailored to developer and executive audiences; organize community events, workshops, and webinars to drive adoption of Atlas and consolidated services.
- Adoption & Engagement Strategy: Establish metrics for platform adoption and engagement; gather developer feedback and incorporate insights into product strategy to drive continuous improvement and consolidation priorities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, design, platform teams, business stakeholders, and tool owners to ensure seamless feature delivery, platform reliability, and successful integration of development best practices and tooling into Atlas.
What do you need to succeed?Must have:- 8+ years of product management experience, preferably with developer platforms, technical products, internal tools, or platform engineering initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead agile teams, manage complex product backlogs, and deliver on roadmaps.
- Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills; ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences (developers, executives, non-technical stakeholders).
- Strong technical acumen and fluency communicating with engineering teams and developers.
- Demonstrated experience building and engaging technical communities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills in matrixed organizations with competing priorities.
- Process improvement expertise: Proven ability to design and optimize workflows, consolidation models, and organizational processes.
- Growth mindset and commitment to staying current with developer trends, platform engineering practices, and technologies.
Nice to have:- Experience with internal developer platforms, APIs, developer tooling, or platform consolidation initiatives.
- Familiarity with financial services or banking industry.
- Agile/Scrum certification or hands-on experience.
- Experience with product analytics and data-driven decision making.
- Track record of driving consensus, influence, and change management across organizational boundaries.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud services, API gateways, or infrastructure tooling.
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
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact on RBC's developer ecosystem and platform engineering culture
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
Job SkillsAgile Methodology, Business Case Design, Business Oriented, Communication, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Process Management, Software Product Management, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Time Management
Additional Job DetailsAddress:RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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:2026-02-20
Application Deadline:2026-08-31
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
