Director Operational Excellence Jobs in Raleigh, NC

What is the Opportunity?

Execute approved operational transformation initiatives to drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation across RBC Bank. This role focuses exclusively on delivering tangible results through disciplined project implementation, leveraging process reengineering, technology enablement, and change adoption tactics.

What will you do?

• Transformation Execution & Delivery

  • Lead end-to-end execution of transformation projects defined by senior leadership (e.g., VP, Operations Excellence).

  • Implement automation initiatives and process improvements within established frameworks.

  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.

• Process Implementation & Governance

  • Execute process reengineering plans (developed by others) to eliminate inefficiencies.

  • Oversee automation deployments and enforce governance for process documentation.

  • Monitor continuous improvement activities post-implementation.

• Tactical Change Adoption

  • Support employee training and resistance management for new processes/tools.

  • Track post-implementation performance metrics to ensure adoption success.

• Operational Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure executed initiatives adhere to regulatory requirements and risk mitigation protocols.

  • Address compliance gaps during implementation phases.

• Performance Reporting

  • Track and report KPIs (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains) for assigned projects.

  • Provide insights to leadership on execution challenges and lessons learned.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 10+ yearsinoperations,process improvement, ortransformation roleswithin financial services or a similarly regulated industry.

• Proven leadershipinend-to-end transformation initiatives, including process reengineering, automation, and change management.

• Demonstrated successin drivingcost reduction,efficiency gains, andclient experience improvementsthrough operational changes.

• Experience withLean/Six Sigma,RPA, ordigital transformationmethodologies.

• Track record ofcollaborating with cross-functional teams(e.g., Technology, Compliance, Front-Line) to deliver results.

• BA or equivalent work experience. MBA preferred

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with RBC systems/processes(if applicable, though not mandatory for external candidates).

• Certificationsin process excellence (e.g., Black Belt, Lean Practitioner) or change management (e.g., Prosci).

• Experience inagile methodologiesorscrum frameworks.

• Graduate or post-graduate or professional designations ex. MBA, CA, CFA, PMP

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

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Business Performance Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management

Additional Job Details

8081 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE:RALEIGHRaleighUnited States of America40Full timePERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGRegularSalaried2026-06-162026-07-27

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME