Director, Planning, Strategy & Value – AI & Digital Transformation

What is the opportunity?

As a Director within the RBC AI Group, you will lead the strategy, planning, governance, and value realization for AI & Digital Transformation (ADT) initiatives.

ADT is building a centralized capability to deliver enterprise value through large-scale AI transformation programs. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving portfolio planning and governance while collaborating with senior executives, finance, and business leaders to shape investment decisions, define performance frameworks, and ensure AI initiatives deliver sustained enterprise impact.

What will you do?

• Articulate and execute RBC’s vision for ADT, aligning with business goals and emerging AI trends.

• Support portfolio planning and prioritization exercise for large-scale AI transformation programs and ADT team by aligning strategy, funding, and execution to focus on highest-impact opportunities

• Create framework for executive governance and updates (Board, GE, OC, etc.) with clear decision frameworks

• Enhance ADT engagement through leadership forums, committees, summits and conferences, partnering with Corporate Communications for key events

• Collaborate with Executives: Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders to help them drive AI value realization by advocating for business initiatives with segment finance and the Value Office

What do you need to succeed?

You operate comfortably at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution. You bring structure to ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and turn complex data into clear decisions.

Must-have:

• 5-10 years in strategy, transformation, consulting, or financial services leadership

• 5-10 years experience in portfolio or program management

• 5-10 years experience working with executives, including governance deliverables and, and cross-functional alignment.

• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge divergent views.

• Financial and business acumen, with a track record of driving strategic outcomes, managing complex budgets and maintaining strong financial governance

• People management experience and ability to foster high-performing teams.

• Resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Innovation Mindset: Passion for AI and emerging technologies in financial industry

• Experience in employee engagement strategies and large-scale communication for AI transformation programs

• Familiarity with enterprise governance and regulatory environments

• Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decision-making in portfolio and financial management.

What’s in it for you?

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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-05-142026-06-05

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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