What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Technology Product Strategy position at RBC?
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Join our US Technology Strategy and Architecture team as Director, Technology Product Strategy, where you’ll drive transformational changes across RBC’s technology landscape. In this strategic role, you’ll shape and execute IT Development and Delivery processes that establish best-in-class practices across our US entities. You’ll lead initiatives in SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation, embedding RBC’s proven methodologies into our operations while building sustainable competitive advantage. This is a high-impact position where you’ll own the instrumentation and measurement of success—defining and monitoring KPIs and KRIs that demonstrate tangible value for adopting entities. You’ll influence senior leadership, collaborate across business units, and drive measurable outcomes that accelerate our digital capabilities. If you’re a strategic thinker passionate about operational excellence and technology transformation, this opportunity offers the scope to make a lasting difference at an enterprise scale.
What will you do?
Must have:
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.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
Job Skills
Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Creative Visioning, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Strategic Thinking
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-05-15
Application Deadline:
2026-06-12
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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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
What is the opportunity?
Join our US Technology Strategy and Architecture team as Director, Technology Product Strategy, where you’ll drive transformational changes across RBC’s technology landscape. In this strategic role, you’ll shape and execute IT Development and Delivery processes that establish best-in-class practices across our US entities. You’ll lead initiatives in SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation, embedding RBC’s proven methodologies into our operations while building sustainable competitive advantage. This is a high-impact position where you’ll own the instrumentation and measurement of success—defining and monitoring KPIs and KRIs that demonstrate tangible value for adopting entities. You’ll influence senior leadership, collaborate across business units, and drive measurable outcomes that accelerate our digital capabilities. If you’re a strategic thinker passionate about operational excellence and technology transformation, this opportunity offers the scope to make a lasting difference at an enterprise scale.
What will you do?
- Shape and drive IT Development and Delivery strategies across US entities by establishing standardized processes, frameworks, and governance structures that elevate organizational capability and consistency.
- Define and implement SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation best practices that align with RBC enterprise standards, ensuring US entities adopt and scale these methodologies effectively.
- Design and deploy comprehensive instrumentation and measurement frameworks to track KPIs and KRIs, enabling data-driven assessment of process adoption, maturity, and business impact across entities.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with business units, technology teams, and senior leadership to align technology product strategy with organizational objectives and drive adoption of standardized practices.
- Establish strategic roadmaps and governance models that guide the evolution of IT Development and Delivery capabilities, balancing innovation, risk management, and operational efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate risks and bottlenecks in current processes through continuous analysis and optimization, recommending and implementing improvements that enhance delivery velocity and quality.
- Build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and accountability across US technology operations.
- Communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes to executive stakeholders through compelling reporting, presentations, and business cases that demonstrate ROI and strategic value.
- Partner with enterprise architecture and technology leadership to ensure alignment between product strategy and broader organizational technology initiatives and investments.
Must have:
- Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities.
- 10 years in technology strategic leadership (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
- Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
- A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.
- Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- 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.
- Experience with SDLC, DevOps, and Test Automation methodologies and best practices.
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 flexible 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.
- A world-class training program in financial services.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture.
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.
Job Skills
Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Creative Visioning, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Strategic Thinking
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-05-15
Application Deadline:
2026-06-12
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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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