Job Description The Senior Director of DevOps Product Management and Strategy is a transformation-focused strategic leadership role that will shape RBC's future as a technology-led financial services leader. This position uniquely combines strategic vision, product management discipline, and organizational change leadership to drive the adoption of AI-enabled DevOps practices across our enterprise.

What will you do? Strategic Leadership

Develop and own the 3-5 year DevOps transformation strategy aligned with enterprise technology and business objectives

Define the strategic vision for AI-enabled SDLC practices, determining which technologies, frameworks, and approaches RBC will standardize on, including harness engineering and specification-driven development

Lead strategic planning cycles including portfolio prioritization, investment allocation, and build-vs-buy decisions for DevOps capabilities

Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to position RBC as a technology leader and inform strategic technology choices

Partner with enterprise architecture and technology strategy teams to ensure DevOps strategy supports long-term business goals and enables business outcomes

Drive innovation strategy by establishing experimentation frameworks, pilot-to-scale pathways, and balancing innovation with operational excellence

Develop strategic partnerships with technology vendors, industry groups, and external advisors to accelerate capability development

Product Management & Execution

Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for DevOps platforms, tools, and services across the T&O; organization





Lead cross-functional teams to deliver creative DevOps products that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency

Champion the integration of AI and automation technologies into DevOps and SDLC workflows to optimize processes and reduce manual effort

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize product features

Manage product lifecycle from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs

Build and maintain relationships with internal customers, gathering feedback to continuously improve product offerings

Develop business cases and ROI models for DevOps investments, demonstrating value delivery to executive leadership

Leadership & Culture

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the DevOps product organization

Stay current with DevOps industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform product strategy

Oversee budget and resource prioritization for DevOps product initiatives

What do you need to succeed? Must Have

10+ years of product management or related leadership experience with 5+ years managing product teams and driving cross-functional initiatives

Proven experience leading enterprise transformation in complex organizations and developing multi-year technology strategies





Exceptional executive communication skills with ability to influence senior technology leaders and translate technical complexity into business value

Strong track record building strategic relationships with technology clients and presenting to executive audiences

Deep knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Understanding of AI/ML applications in DevOps and automation

Experience conducting market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and technology trend assessment

Strong business acumen with proven ability to build business cases, measure ROI, and make strategic decisions including portfolio rationalization and build-vs-buy analysis

Deep understanding of governance frameworks, security compliance, and risk management in regulated environments

Experience with agile product development methodologies

Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence without direct authority

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience with strategic planning frameworks (Wardley Mapping, OKRs, Technology Radar)

Management consulting background focused on technology strategy or transformation

Familiarity with AI development harnesses (Claude, Copilot, Windsurf) and harness engineering concepts

Experience with specification-driven development methodologies and scaling pilot programs to enterprise-wide adoption

Change management certification (Prosci, CCMP)

Product management (CSPO, CPM) or cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Industry recognition as a thought leader in DevOps o

📌 Senior Director, DevOps Product Management and Strategy (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto