Job Description
What is the opportunity?** THIS IS A 15 MONTH CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT**As part of the Integrated Program Delivery (IPD) team, the Director, Integrated Program Delivery (IPD) Canada Retail will report to the Senior Director, Canada Retail. In this role you will lead and manage the end-to-end process of planning, developing and delivering initiatives across all Canada Retail locations (P&CB retail branch, commercial centres, private banking centres).The
ideal candidate will serve as a key interface between the business unit leads and CRE Centres of Excellence (COEs), along with managing service partners and suppliers to ensure program success and risk management on behalf of RBC.
What will you do?
Contribute to CRE portfolio strategy by participating in idea creation and alternatives analysis
Manage relationships with key business unit leads and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the initiative lifecycle
Assist with high-level execution of Canada Retail CRE portfolio strategy
Strive to maximize space utilization and flexibility, minimize costs, support brand awareness, contribute to innovative solutions and superior client service and experience
Engage as strategic participant in collaboration with Strategy & Planning COE in aligning real estate with core business strategy and initiatives
Provide real estate expertise, strategy and direction on all major property initiatives in Canada Retail
Responsible for ensuring design standards are incorporated into construction projects
Develop and maintain frameworks and structure to effectively negotiate and manage the key property relationships
Continually assess locations needs and business strategy with key stakeholders and business heads
Support businesses in securing or renewing leases and property agreements leveraging the Transaction COE
Work with Transaction COE to facilitate the execution of lease agreements
Accountable for the delivery of major/strategic RBC CRE program initiatives in Canada Retail
Identify and negotiate with key stakeholders (suppliers, internal resources and clients) to achieve program objectives
Ensure the delivery of expected client service levels within the prescribed budget and develop proactive working relationships with internal business partners and vendors
Effective application of CRE of the global operating model, the outsourced vendor model and project management standards
Establish and monitor quantitative standards of performance, and provide timely project, program executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics and key information
Ensure employees and service providers understand RBC vision and CRE portfolio objectives, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviours that contribute to RBC success
Oversee highly matrixed team of internal RBC stakeholders and functional partners as well as global and regional service partners to deliver integrated programs
Provide focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development and rewarding strong performance
Leverage the value in unit, department, and enterprise-wide teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross enterprise mindset
Review and maintain Canada Retail portfolio so as to minimize risk exposure to RBC
Provide governance oversight to ensure all areas of CRE comply with internal policies and programs and external regulatory and legislative obligations in order to reduce risk, provide safe environments for our employees and customers and comply with appropriate laws
Provide governance, management oversight and reporting in relation to delivery of initiatives
Ensure risk is effectively managed via consistent application of controls
Must-have
7-10 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate with at least 5 years in complex program and/or project management and transaction management
Strong strategic and financial business acumen
Strong client focus and responsive to business goals
Exceptional client relationship, client management, and consultation skills required
Proven knowledge of all aspects of program and project management processes from strategy through delivery and close out of executed projects
Experience in managing outsourced vendor relationships
Ability to forecast and prepare budgets
Impact & influence in global, matrixed organizations
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Strong organizational and presentation skills
Thorough understanding of Financial Institutions business process and risk management framework, including regulatory environment
Bilingual language proficiency (French and English)
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