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Senior Manager, Planning, Strategy & Value - AI & Digital Transformation

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Manager within the RBC AI Group, you will support 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 thinking with operational execution, supporting portfolio planning and governance while collaborating with finance, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to inform investment decisions, implement performance frameworks, and ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable enterprise impact.

What will you do?

• Support ADT Strategy Implementation: Contribute to executing RBC's vision for ADT, ensuring alignment with business goals and emerging AI trends

• Assist Portfolio Planning: Support portfolio planning and prioritization exercises for large-scale AI transformation programs by analyzing strategy, funding, and execution to identify highest-impact opportunities

• Develop Governance Materials: Create and maintain executive governance materials and updates (Board, GE, OC, etc.) with clear decision frameworks and performance metrics

• Support ADT Engagement: Enhance ADT engagement through leadership forums, committees, summits and conferences, collaborating with Corporate Communications for key events

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders and finance teams to support AI value realization initiatives and advocate for business requirements with segment finance and the Value Office

You're our ideal candidate if you:

You thrive at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution. You bring analytical rigor to complex problems, support senior stakeholders effectively, and translate data into actionable insights.

Must-have

• 5-10 years in strategy, transformation, consulting, or financial services

• 2-5 years experience in portfolio or program management

• 2-5 years experience supporting executives, including governance deliverables and cross-functional alignment

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to support senior stakeholders and facilitate alignment across teams

• Financial and business acumen, with experience supporting strategic outcomes and working with complex budgets

• Team collaboration experience with ability to contribute to high-performing teams

• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges in a dynamic environment

Nice-to-have

• Innovation Interest: Enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies in the financial industry

• Experience supporting employee engagement strategies and large-scale communication initiativesUnderstanding of enterprise governance and regulatory environments

• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making in portfolio and financial analysis

What's in it for you:

• Lead AI transformation at one of Canada's largest and most respected financial institutions, with direct visibility to Group Head and Operating Committee level leadership at RBC

• Shape the mandate and culture of a newly formed, high-impact function within RBC's AI Group

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

About the AI Group:

RBC's AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC's people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations. The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities, and frame programs for delivery - ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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