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About the Role

RBC is seeking an exceptional, strategic leader to serve as Director of AI & Digital Transformation Programs, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing RBC's most critical AI initiatives. This role will lead the strategic direction and execution of enterprise-wide AI Transformation programs, serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and orchestrating cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Define and drive enterprise AI strategy, aligning programs with RBC's strategic objectives.
Lead complex, enterprise-scale AI transformation programs with interdependencies across platforms, business units, and geographies.
Partner with business lines to co-design and deliver AI solutions that transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive revenue growth.
Build strategic partnerships and influence at the executive level to secure alignment, funding, and support for AI initiatives.
Drive organizational change and adoption through effective change management strategies.
Provide executive counsel and thought leadership through compelling presentations and strategic communications.
Optimize enterprise processes for AI delivery by streamlining governance, risk, compliance, and procurement frameworks.
Manage risk and resolve strategic blockers by proactively identifying impediments and escalating to executive leadership.
Develop and mentor a team of program managers, fostering a high-performance culture.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in strategy, digital transformation, management consulting, or financial services leadership roles.
Proven track record leading large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation programs with demonstrated business impact.
Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging digital technologies.
Exceptional ability to build credibility, influence decision-making, and navigate complex stakeholder environments at the senior executive and SVP levels.
Strong capability to connect technology initiatives to business outcomes, ROI, and strategic priorities.
Expert-level skills in managing integrated programs, dependencies, governance structures, and organizational change at scale.
Proven ability to craft and deliver executive-level presentations, business cases, and strategic narratives that drive action.
Demonstrated success building and leveraging partnerships across complex, matrixed organizations.

Skills

Adaptability
Budgeting
Cross-Team Collaboration
Decision Making
Information Technology (IT) Projects
Long Term Planning
Program Management
Resource Management
Team Management
Vision Alignment
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Digital Technologies
Executive Presence
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Change Management
Communication
Storytelling
Relationship Building

Location

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada

Work Type

Full time
Salaried

Experience Level

Director
Senior Executive
SVP

Education Level

Advanced degree (MBA, Master's in relevant field)

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Commissions
Stock options where applicable

About the Company

RBC has embarked on a transformational journey leveraging Generative AI and AI as a catalyst to drive significant productivity gains and revenue growth across the enterprise.
RBC's AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC's people.
In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations.
The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities, and frame programs for delivery — ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.
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.

Equal Opportunity

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors.
Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.