Job Description WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution drives strategic planning and program delivery for Hybrid Cloud & AIOps, serving as the critical bridge between vision and execution.This role owns development of multi-year strategic initiatives, program roadmaps, and execution plans while monitoring industry trends and competitive intelligence to maintain strategic advantage.

The successful candidate will track KPIs and milestones, proactively identify dependencies and risks, and drive resolution of complex cross-team operational challenges across product, engineering, FinOps, and governance. Key responsibilities include analyzing data to support evidence-based decisions, partnering with FinOps on portfolio economics, leading monthly business reviews, and developing executive briefings and performance dashboards.

The role requires exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical topics into transparent, business-focused narratives for senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings proven strategic acumen, demonstrated execution excellence in delivering high-visibility initiatives, strong analytical rigor, and executive presence to influence senior stakeholders while balancing strategic thinking with operational execution across multiple workstreams.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Execute strategic planning initiatives and drive multi-year strategy development and refinement for Hybrid Cloud & AIOps initiatives

Manage implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time-efficient manner; monitor and control activities according to plan

Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks; analyze, mitigate, and escalation where appropriate

Develop and execute end-to-end change management plans and execute all communications related to these initiatives

Track progress against assigned KPIs and milestones; drive resolution of complex cross-team operational challenges across product, engineering, FinOps, and governance

Collaborate on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage effective implementation of assigned deliverables





Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners

Analyze data to support evidence-based decisions and develop executive briefings, dashboards, and performance reports for senior leadership

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must have:

Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills, strong presentation skills, and ability to determine stakeholder information and communication needs

Strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities

A solid technical foundation that allows you to understand a large, complex bank’s technology environment and engage credibly with engineering and architecture teams

Proven experience building and shaping strategy, roadmaps, or transformation plans in a large organization

Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Nice-to-have:

Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation

Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers

Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

AI & Emerging Technology – Understanding of how to leverage AI tools and capabilities to enhance productivity and strategic outcomes

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 adaptable 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

Opportunities to do challenging work

Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

Job Skills Business Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity, Curious Mindset, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Long Term Planning, Operational Delivery, Personal Initiative, Product Strategies, Project Administration, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Tool Knowledge

Additional Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W: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: 2026-08-24

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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 opportunity for all.

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📌 Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution – Hybrid Cloud & AIOps (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto