What is the opportunity?

The Agile Program Director (Global Security) will lead complex, strategically important programs across Global Security. In this role, you will orchestrate end-to-end program execution that integrates security initiatives with Technology Infrastructure and Application Teams across all lines of business.

You will balance Agile delivery with rigorous regulatory oversight and governance requirements. This is a hands-on, collaborative leadership role suited for an experienced leader who thrives in high-visibility, high-complexity environments requiring rapid decision-making and executive-level communication.

What will you do?

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream security programs across business lines

Establish governance structures, escalation protocols, and risk management frameworks that accommodate both agile and regulatory requirements

Facilitate program planning, execution, and continuous improvement across cross- functional security, technology, and application development teams

Manage rapid turnaround of executive briefings and decision-support materials for C-suite and board visibility

Track and communicate program metrics, KPIs, and status with appropriate stakeholder cadence

Regulatory Compliance & Governance- Oversee compliance with RBC governance, regulatory, and security control requirements across program execution

Ensure timely completion and validation of regulatory artifacts and compliance documentation

Integrate regulatory mandates into program planning without compromising delivery velocity

Maintain program-level compliance documentation and adherence to enterprise frameworks

Execute performance management and establish clear accountability for delivery

Foster collaborative team environment with coaching and development support

Own program budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial tracking

Allocate resources effectively across program workstreams in partnership with business and technology leaders

Manage budget delegation of authority and financial controls per RBC policy

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

7+ years of program leadership in complex environments, with experience managing enterprise-wide programs under regulatory and governance constraints





7+ years of leading high-visibility initiatives with executive stakeholder engagement, and you excel at scaling delivery across multiple teams and disciplines

Your strength lies in balancing speed with rigor—delivering agile velocity while maintaining compliance, governance, and security integrity

Expert-level program management: planning, scheduling, risk management, financial tracking, governance

Highly skilled with both agile and traditional project frameworks

Background in technology program management, infrastructure delivery, or enterprise transformation

Demonstrated success managing high-visibility programs with executive and board engagement

Outstanding executive communication and presentation skills

Proven ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and communicate with senior executives under time pressure

Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence across all organizational levels

Strategic thinking and capacity to manage ambiguity in high-pressure environments

Coaching and mentoring capability with ability to develop high-performing teams

Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Nice to have

Project management certification (PMP, PgMP) preferred

Agile certification (SAFe, CSM) preferred

Security certification

Experience working in a highly regulated industry

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.

Opportunity to develop industry-leading solutions that target cyber security concerns within a mature organization A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible advantages, 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

Opportunities to do challenging work

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#TECHPJ

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Business Process Design, Change Management, Coaching Others, Communication, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address

16 YORK ST: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

2026-07-29

Application Deadline

2026-08-18

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 chance for all.

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📌 Agile Program Director (Global Security) (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto