What's the opportunity?RBC's Agentic AI Enablement team is a specialized engineering force that embeds directly into strategic use cases, delivers production-grade agentic systems, and builds institutional muscle for agentic AI at scale. We need a Portfolio & Strategy Lead to own the "what" and "when" of the team's engagement portfolio, deciding what enters the pipeline, in what order, and ensuring the team's finite capacity is deployed against the highest-value opportunities.Job DescriptionReporting to the Senior Director, Agentic AI Enablement, the Portfolio & Strategy Lead owns intake prioritization, capacity planning, portfolio reporting, and engagement sizing. You'll lead a team of Engagement Product Managers (EPMs) and a Portfolio Analyst, building the product management and strategy function that bridges demand (Business Enablement) and supply (Engineering Pods + Delivery). You ensure the team works on the right things at the right time with the right resourcing, while your EPMs ensure each engagement is scoped correctly and delivers against business requirements. This role requires someone who can think strategically about portfolio composition, communicate trade-offs clearly to senior leaders, and operate with rigor in a fast-moving environment where engagement demand consistently outpaces capacity.Your responsibilities include:Intake & PrioritizationOwn the intake process for new engagement requests, jointly prioritizing with Business Enablement based on strategic fit, value potential, executive sponsorship, and data readinessMaintain a transparent, prioritized pipeline that balances near-term delivery commitments with strategic betsEnsure every engagement entering the pipeline has clear qualification criteria met before squad formation is triggeredSay no (or not yet) with conviction when capacity or qualification thresholds aren't metEPM Team LeadershipEnsure EPMs maintain scope integrity, requirements quality, and stakeholder alignment across their assigned engagementsAllocate EPM coverage across engagements based on intensity (dedicated for complex engagements, shared for lighter ones)Set standards for requirements documentation, engagement charters, acceptance criteria, and adoption strategiesBuild a cohesive product management practice with shared standards while allowing engagement-level adaptationCapacity Planning & Squad FormationOwn capacity planning across the engineering pod structure, maintaining real-time visibility into available FDE capacityTrigger squad formation decisions based on engagement priority, sizing requirements, and available capacityPartner with the Delivery Lead on resourcing trade-offs when demand exceeds supplyManage ADT lending allocation decisions, balancing external support commitments against core enablement deliveryRecommend squad sizing (light / standard / heavy) in partnership with Principal Engineers and EPMs based on engagement complexityPortfolio Reporting & Value TrackingMaintain portfolio-level reporting for leadership: engagement status, pipeline health, capacity utilization, and value realizationTrack and report on engagement outcomes and success metrics post-delivery,



informing future prioritization decisionsProvide executive-ready portfolio updates for steering committees and leadership forumsIdentify patterns across engagements that inform strategic direction (e.G., recurring demand signals, capability gaps, reuse opportunities)Strategic Planning & AlignmentTranslate enterprise AI strategy into portfolio-level planning for the Enablement teamAlign engagement portfolio with broader organizational priorities and funding cyclesIdentify capability gaps and inform hiring/investment decisions based on demand patternsPartner with Business Enablement on demand forecasting and pipeline developmentInform team growth decisions (e.G., when sustained lending triggers the case for additional pods)Engagement Lifecycle GovernanceEnsure structured handoffs at each lifecycle stage (Intake → Scope & Size → Build & Deliver → Transfer & Close → Measure & Learn)Own the "Measure & Learn" phase: capturing engagement outcomes, lessons learned, and feeding insights back into prioritizationEnsure engagement artifacts (Opportunity Briefs, Engagement Charters, Delivery Packages) are produced at each transition pointApprove engagement charters (produced by EPMs in partnership with PEs) before squad formation is triggeredYou're our ideal candidate if you have:Must Have:7+ years in technology strategy, portfolio management, program management, or delivery leadership roles3+ years managing technology portfolios, intake processes, or capacity planning across multiple concurrent workstreamsExperience making prioritization decisions with incomplete information and communicating trade-offs to senior leadersStrong analytical capabilities: ability to synthesize demand signals, capacity data, and strategic priorities into clear recommendationsExperience with resource planning and allocation in engineering or qualified services organizationsProven ability to build and maintain executive-level reporting and portfolio dashboardsExperience in regulated industries (banking/financial services preferred) with understanding of governance and compliance constraintsStrong organizational and communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authorityNice to Have:Background in professional services, consulting, or managed services operating models with portfolio/resource managementExperience with AI/ML or agentic AI programsFamiliarity with pod-based engineering organizations and variable squad sizing modelsExperience building portfolio management practices from scratch in a new or rapidly scaling teamPMP, PgMP, or portfolio management certificationsBackground in demand forecasting or capacity modeling for technical teamsWhat's in it for you?Shape the strategic direction of one of RBC's most key AI investmentsBuild a portfolio management practice from the ground up inside a high-visibility,



high-autonomy teamWork at the intersection of business strategy and cutting-edge agentic AI engineeringDirect impact on RBC's enterprise AI transformation and competitive positioningLeaders who support your development through mentoring and career growth opportunitiesComprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, flexible perks, and stock options where applicableAbout the AI GroupRBC'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 EmploymentRBC 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.Job SkillsBusiness OrientedCommunicationDecision MakingLong Term PlanningOrganizational Change ManagementProgram ManagementResource CoordinationResults-OrientedTeam ManagementTime ManagementAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-07-06Application Deadline: 2026-07-31Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.Our Employment OpportunitiesAt 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC.Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.Rbc.Com.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Portfolio And Strategy Lead – Agentic Ai (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto