Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?As a Senior Director within the RBC AI Group, you will lead the strategy, planning, governance, and value realization for AI & Digital Transformation (ADT) initiatives.
ADT is building a centralized capability to deliver enterprise value through large-scale AI transformation programs. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving portfolio planning and governance while collaborating with senior executives, finance, and business leaders to shape investment decisions, define performance frameworks, and ensure AI initiatives deliver sustained enterprise impact.
What will you do?- Lead ADT Strategy: Articulate and execute RBC's vision for ADT, aligning with business goals and emerging AI trends
- Lead portfolio planning and prioritization for large scale AI transformation programs and ADT team by aligning strategy, funding, and execution to focus on highest-impact opportunities
- Manage executive governance and updates (Board, GE, OC, etc.) with clear decision frameworks
- Enhance ADT engagement through leadership forums, committees, summits and conferences, partnering with Corporate Communications for key events
- Collaborate with Executives: Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders to help them drive AI value realization by advocating for business initiatives with segment finance and the Value Office
What do you need to succeed?You operate comfortably at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution. You bring structure to ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and turn complex data into clear decisions
Must-have:
- 10-15 years in strategy, transformation, consulting, or financial services leadership
- 8-10 years experience in proven leadership roles in portfolio or program management
- 8-10 years experience working with senior executives, including governance deliverables and, and cross-functional alignment.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge divergent views.
- Financial and business acumen, with a track record of driving strategic outcomes, managing complex budgets and maintaining strong financial governance
- People management experience and ability to foster high-performing teams Resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Nice-to-have:
- Innovation Mindset: Passion for AI and emerging technologies in financial industry
- Experience in employee engagement strategies and large-scale communication for AI transformation programs
- Familiarity with enterprise governance and regulatory environments
- Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decision-making in portfolio and financial management.
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
Job SkillsAdaptability, Commercial Acumen, Creative Visioning, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Strategic Thinking
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:2026-05-14
Application Deadline:2026-08-14
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
