What is the Opportunity?

As part of the Chief Data Office (CDO), we're seeking someone to help support the development and execution of business strategy and transformation initiatives.

The Associate

Director of Business Optimization &

- Strategy will work on data initiatives, help develop roadmaps, support transformation efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure our capabilities align with business needs. This role is ideal for someone who communicates well, builds good working relationships, and takes ownership of projects from start to finish.

What Will You

Do?

Help develop and execute strategic roadmaps for data maturity, transformation, or service improvements

Contribute to business cases and help evaluate how initiatives align with company priorities

Work with teams to bring fragmented efforts together into a unified approach

Break down strategy into clear milestones with defined success measures Communication &

- Leadership Support

Prepare reports, decks, and summaries that explain strategy, progress, and value

Create clear visualizations and insights to help senior leadership make decisions

Communicate project updates and complex topics clearly to leadership and stakeholders Stakeholder Alignment &

- Relationship Management

Build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders

Serve as a subject matter expert for questions and updates on assigned projects

Facilitate meetings to align teams on priorities and objectives

Help balance competing needs through clear decision-making Transformation &

- Program Support

Help execute transformation programs and initiatives

Work with teams to implement solutions and improve services

Track progress and keep visibility on key projects

Document processes and maintain program records What We're Looking For

Strategic Thinker: Understand how projects fit into the bigger picture; comfort with some ambiguity while working toward clarity

Strong Communicator: Ability to present to leadership; explain complex topics clearly

Relationship Builder: Work well with others and navigate different viewpoints

Organized &





- Resourceful: Comfortable managing multiple workstreams; detail-oriented and reliable in delivering quality work on schedule

Self-Motivated: Take initiative, solve problems, and drive results independently

Team-oriented: Enjoys working across teams and bringing different groups together toward common goals What You Need to Succeed?

Must-Have

Experience in Financial Services with exposure to data activities

Strategic thinking and business understanding

Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results

Ability to influence and work with business and technical stakeholders

Team collaboration and leadership presence

Ability to present information to senior leadership

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with change management and working with stakeholders

Solid skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience managing projects or programs Nice-to-Have

Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana)

Knowledge of financial services or banking industry

Knowledge of global data management regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, FRB) 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 and competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team





Opportunities to do challenging work Job Skills

Big Data Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Decision Making, Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Performance Metrics, Relationship Management, Repository Tools, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning Additional Job Details

Address: 175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD City: Bedford Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CHIEF LEGAL &

- ADMIN OFFICE GRP Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-28 Application Deadline: 2026-08-28 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.

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📌 Associate Director, Business Optimization & Strategy (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality