Royal Bank of Canada

Director, Technology Product Strategy

Royal Bank of Canada • $125K — $150K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree with experience managing complex change programs.
  • 10+ years of strategic technology leadership experience or equivalent.
  • Strong written and oral communication, with presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
  • Deep understanding of the technology and/or financial services sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Shape IT Development and Delivery strategies across U.S. entities.
  • Define and implement SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation best practices.
  • Design frameworks to track KPIs and KRIs for data-driven assessments.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to align technology strategy with objectives.
  • Establish strategic roadmaps that guide IT Development evolution.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in current processes to enhance delivery.
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams and foster a culture of improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders who provide coaching and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact.
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
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Job Description

What will you do?
  • Shape and drive IT Development and Delivery strategies across US entities by establishing standardized processes, frameworks, and governance structures that elevate organizational capability and consistency.
  • Define and implement SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation best practices that align with RBC enterprise standards, ensuring US entities adopt and scale these methodologies effectively.
  • Design and deploy comprehensive instrumentation and measurement frameworks to track KPIs and KRIs, enabling data-driven assessment of process adoption, maturity, and business impact across entities.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with business units, technology teams, and senior leadership to align technology product strategy with organizational objectives and drive adoption of standardized practices.
  • Establish strategic roadmaps and governance models that guide the evolution of IT Development and Delivery capabilities, balancing innovation, risk management, and operational efficiency.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and bottlenecks in current processes through continuous analysis and optimization, recommending and implementing improvements that enhance delivery velocity and quality.
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and accountability across US technology operations.
  • Communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes to executive stakeholders through compelling reporting, presentations, and business cases that demonstrate ROI and strategic value.
  • Partner with enterprise architecture and technology leadership to ensure alignment between product strategy and broader organizational technology initiatives and investments.


What do you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities.
  • 10+ years in technology strategic leadership (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
  • Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
  • A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.
  • Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.


Nice to have:
  • 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.
  • Experience with SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation methodologies and best practices.


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.


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Job Skills
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Additional Job Details

Address:

180 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:

2026-05-15

Application Deadline:

2026-10-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
NASDAQ
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