Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Technical Product Manager, Enterprise Architecture

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Product Management & Agile experience with a proven track record in driving product discussions and software delivery.
  • Ability to think critically in fast-paced environments and provide practical solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Generative AI and agentic AI concepts.
  • Experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, GitHub, and CI/CD practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Some programming skills in languages such as Python or Java.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain product strategy and roadmap for Application and Integration Architecture in line with business objectives.
  • Oversee the lifecycle of application architecture governance and implement governance frameworks.
  • Build and lead a community of practitioners to enhance modern application patterns and integration standards.
  • Establish and track KPIs for architecture initiatives and optimize delivery processes.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers while fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders through white papers and updates.
  • Oversee the automation of governance activities utilizing AI and ensure technical models are current.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on your personal development.
  • Opportunity to make a difference and have a lasting impact.
  • Collaborative and progressive work environment with a high-performing team.
  • Challenging work opportunities that foster growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What will you do?

  • Define and maintain the product strategy and roadmap for Application and Integration Architecture, aligning to group priorities and business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize features, capabilities, and use cases.
  • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of application architecture governance and internal agent development. Help define and implement governance frameworks including security, risk management, and compliance.
  • Build and lead a community of practitioners across the organization to drive the adoption of modern application patterns, integration standards, and Agentic AI. Partner with Line of Business teams to identify opportunities for modernization and transformation.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of architecture initiatives. Continuously optimize processes, tools, and technologies used to deliver our products.
  • Provide product leadership and mentorship to our team of engineers and partners, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Author white papers and points of view. Communicate technical concepts and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Oversee architecture governance practices, including the automation of governance activities using AI, GitOps, Policy as Code, and LeanIX. Ensure technical reference models and patterns are up to date.
  • Get hands-on with agentic development. Demonstrate vibe coding using AI tools from a Product Manager angle and help prototype concepts rapidly.


What do you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • 6+ years of Product Management & Agile experience: Proven track record in driving product discussions, market scans, user experience research, software development, and delivery.
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Generative AI, including familiarity with agentic AI concepts (e.g., MCP, RAG, reasoning, planning, multi-agent systems).
  • Experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, GitHub, and CI/CD practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization/orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Some programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or similar.


Nice-to-have:
  • Familiarity with tooling and infrastructure for AI agents, such as agent gateways, registries, or control planes.
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and principles.
  • Familiarity with application architecture patterns and integration technologies.
  • LeanIX APM 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
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


Job Skills
Agile Methodology, AI Governance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Case Design, Communication, Critical Thinking, Effectiveness Measurement, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Financial Regulation, Innovation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Development Methodology, Product Management Leadership, Product Services, Product Strategies, Results-Oriented, User Experience (UX), Waterfall Model

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:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-05

Application Deadline:

2026-07-23
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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