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About the Role

The Agile Program Director (Global Security) will lead complex, strategically important programs across Global Security, orchestrating end-to-end program execution that integrates security initiatives with Technology Infrastructure and Application Teams across all lines of business. This role balances Agile delivery with rigorous regulatory oversight and governance requirements, suited for an experienced leader in high-visibility, high-complexity environments requiring rapid decision-making and executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream security programs across business lines
Establish governance structures, escalation protocols, and risk management frameworks that accommodate both agile and regulatory requirements
Facilitate program planning, execution, and continuous improvement across cross-functional security, technology, and application development teams
Manage rapid turnaround of executive briefings and decision-support materials for C-suite and board visibility
Track and communicate program metrics, KPIs, and status with appropriate stakeholder cadence
Oversee compliance with RBC governance, regulatory, and security control requirements across program execution
Ensure timely completion and validation of regulatory artifacts and compliance documentation
Integrate regulatory mandates into program planning without compromising delivery velocity
Maintain program-level compliance documentation and adherence to enterprise frameworks
Execute performance management and establish clear accountability for delivery
Foster collaborative team environment with coaching and development support
Own program budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial tracking
Allocate resources effectively across program workstreams in partnership with business and technology leaders
Manage budget delegation of authority and financial controls per RBC policy

Requirements

7+ years of program leadership in complex environments, with experience managing enterprise-wide programs under regulatory and governance constraints
7+ years of leading high-visibility initiatives with executive stakeholder engagement, and you excel at scaling delivery across multiple teams and disciplines
Balancing speed with rigor—delivering agile velocity while maintaining compliance, governance, and security integrity
Expert-level program management: planning, scheduling, risk management, financial tracking, governance
Highly skilled with both agile and traditional project frameworks
Background in technology program management, infrastructure delivery, or enterprise transformation
Demonstrated success managing high-visibility programs with executive and board engagement
Outstanding executive communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and communicate with senior executives under time pressure
Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence across all organizational levels
Strategic thinking and capacity to manage ambiguity in high-pressure environments
Coaching and mentoring capability with ability to develop high-performing teams
Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Skills

Agile Methodology
Agile Product Development
Business Process Design
Change Management
Coaching Others
Communication
Cross-Team Collaboration
Decision Making
Lifelong Learning
Strategic Thinking

Location

Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

7+ years of program leadership

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

About the Company

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.