Director - Security Transformation Lead UK, Europe and APAC (London)

As the Security Transformation Lead, you will drive strategic security initiatives across the region, ensuring alignment with organisational goals by planning, executing, and managing end-to-end security transformation projects from initiation to delivery.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and IT teams to define project scope, deliverables, and technical solutions that meet business needs, while acting as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.

Your role will involve identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with policies, and overseeing quality assurance processes, as well as implementing agile methodologies like Scrum to streamline workflows, monitor progress, and deliver milestones on time.

Additionally, you will lead a forecasted program of change, fostering collaboration and problem-solving to drive regional security improvements, all while maintaining seamless communication and adherence to RBC’s standards.

Should you be shortlisted, do please let us know if you have any specific requirements for the interview.

This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days at our 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London office.

What will you do?

• Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Manage and prioritise technology-driven projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure smooth software deployment and integration.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and report project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate project updates and potential blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure technical teams follow best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Utilise Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies for efficient project execution.
• Work closely with quality assurance (QA) teams to guarantee high-quality project deliverables.
• Track and optimise project costs, timelines, and resource utilisation.
• Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with vendors and external partners on technology implementations.
• Implement best practices in project management, DevOps, and software development.

Do you have experience in Trello?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Demonstrable experience in technical project management, software development, IT project delivery, or technical leadership.

• Project Management/Agile certifications.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and API integration.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project).
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with risk management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical teams.
• High adaptability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with budgeting, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and enterprise project management.

Nice-to-have

• University degree, or equivalent combination of education and project management experience

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• 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.

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Job Skills Architectural Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, IT Security Architecture, Multi-Level Communication

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