This is a hands‑on functional leadership role requiring active coordination of multiple high‑priority workstreams, executive stakeholders, and external partners to successfully deliver critical real‑estate transformation initiatives. Full‑time A minimum of three in‑office days per week is required This role offers the possibility of extension and transitioning into a full‑time role. 12 month contract ResponsibilitiesThe role provides day‑to‑day mentorship, point of escalation, coordination, prioritization, and workflow direction to assigned project managers; however, it has no people leadership, performance management, hiring, compensation, or talent management responsibilities.

Program

Orchestration &

• Multi-Workstream ManagementConcurrently manage three strategic real estate programs, including Toronto Consolidation, Mackenzie Investments and IGWM Distribution initiatives, across varying phases of execution – approximately 40 in‑flight projects for 2027, with an annual spend of $45M

• Project Planning and ExecutionCollaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with business goals. Support executive governance forums, steering committees, and decision‑making processes through the preparation of executive‑ready reporting, recommendations, and briefing materials. Attend IGWM Distribution Governance Committee and Toronto Project Leadership Committee.Leverage data, dashboards, and KPIs to inform decision‑making, track program performance, and demonstrate measurable impact. Build and maintain reporting frameworks that translate operational data into transparent, executive‑ready insights. Identify trends, anomalies, and risks before they surface in outcomes.



Rapidly re‑prioritize workloads as business needs shift. Proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities. Take personal accountability for following through on action items and driving resolution — even in the face of ambiguity. Champion a culture of high‑quality outcomes across yourself and the team. Risk &

• Issue Management Identify, assess, and anticipate risks as projects evolve in a dynamic environment. Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly and concisely (written & verbally) — both upward to senior executives and across teams. Quality &

• Change Management Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards through hands‑on involvement and thorough review. Proactively manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources through structured change control processes.

Lead Project

Managers to execute against the Delivery Framework; as a consumer of the framework, collaborate with Practise Management on opportunities to refine and improve processes.

Process

Improvement & Lessons Learned Lead post‑project reviews to capture insights and best practices. EducationUniversity degree or college diploma in Business, Project Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related discipline. PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Lean, or equivalent project/program management certification preferred.

ExperienceProgressive experience in corporate real estate,



workplace transformation, capital projects, portfolio optimization, or related disciplines, including at least 10 years leading complex cross‑functional projects or programs.

Personal Attributes

Exceptional program and project management capabilities. Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills. Strong financial, risk management, and governance acumen. High degree of personal ownership, initiative, and accountability.

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📌 Senior Director, Program Delivery (Winnipeg)
🏢 0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada
📍 Winnipeg