Transformation Program Lead

Assist leadership in the Development & Execution of Transformation Strategy: Create comprehensive transformation roadmaps and strategic plans aligned with RBC’s business objectives and operational vision

Manage Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate executive-level collaboration, build consensus across business units, and ensure alignment throughout transformation journeys

Execute Change Governance & Frameworks: Implement governance structures, change management protocols, and organizational frameworks to support transformation

Lead Transformational Change Initiatives: Spearhead large-scale change programs, managing transitions, stakeholder adoption, and organizational culture transformation

Manage Transformation Progress & Outcomes: Manage integrated plans, critical paths, and milestones for transformation initiatives. Proactively mitigate program-level risks, ensure compliance with governance frameworks, and support escalation processes. Develop presentations and reports for executive forums.

Transformation Program Analysis

Develop transformation strategies: Create comprehensive roadmaps and business cases for enterprise-wide initiatives, aligning with RBC’s operational vision and industry objectives.

Investigate and analyze business situations and identify options for business improvement, perform a gap analysis between current and future states; assess and recommend highest value-added solution options

Develop Strategic Insights & Analytics: Leverage advanced data analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic planning and transformation decisions

Optimize Technology & Process Investments: Guide strategic investments in technology and process improvements that support transformation objectives, establishing priority and portfolio objectives leveraging business analysis expertise understanding business context and the impacts of the proposed change to people, processes, organizational structure, policies, and technology

Design Future-State Operating Models: Partner with the Business partners to conduct problem analysis, Architect innovative models that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and competitive positioning

5+ years in program management, transformation, or strategic consulting within financial services.

Strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities

Ability to articulate compelling organizational vision and transformation narrative

Enterprise-wide perspective and systems thinking

Business acumen and understanding of competitive landscape Executive presence and credibility with C-suite stakeholders

Ability to build consensus and align diverse stakeholders around transformation goals

Influencing without authority across business units and departments

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills Expertise in large-scale organizational change methodologies and frameworks

Change leadership and ability to drive adoption across resistant environments

Stakeholder change management and resistance mitigation

Cultural transformation and organizational development experience

Change governance and program management capabilities, Adaptability, Business Performance Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management, High School Diploma or Equivalent

For Minneapolis: The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $90,000 - $150,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

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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