Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?As Senior Director, Early Talent & Experience for Technology & Operations, you will lead the strategic design and execution of integrated Talent and Experience programs that establish RBC T&O as a competitive leader in attracting, developing, and retaining world-class technology talent. This role combines strategic talent planning with operational program delivery excellence, requiring you to translate T&O’s talent imperatives into measurable business outcomes and organizational capability.You will lead and develop a substantial multidisciplinary team providing strategic vision, mentorship, and accountability structures that drive organizational excellence and career advancement. You will execute programs across early talent acquisition, technical capability development, retention, and organizational culture - all strategically aligned to T&O’s roadmap and Talent Strategy while serving as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent priorities and organizational transformation.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Serve as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to T&O executives on talent priorities, organizational transformation, and people-related business outcomes, directly influencing strategic decision-making on early talent investments and learning
Shape T&O’s enterprise early talent strategy, translating organizational imperatives into integrated programs that drive competitive advantage and support long-term business objectives
Drive organizational transformation initiatives through early talent strategy, , leadership development pathways, and capability-building programs that advance enterprise goals
Partner strategically with HR, Recruitment, and Corporate Communications leadership to establish differentiated employer brand positioning and value proposition that attracts and retains competitive technical talent in high-demand markets; strengthen the brand in the market through university partnerships, industry engagement and early talent community presence.
Foster cross-functional partnerships with enterprise stakeholders to ensure talent strategy coherence across T&O and RBC, amplifying program impact and organizational reach
Shape and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide early talent and experience strategy that position as a premier destination for world-class technology talent, directly supporting organizational capability and competitive advantage
Direct strategic talent and experience program portfolio aligned to T&O’s and AI Group’s technology roadmap and critical capability requirements (AI/ML, cloud, data engineering, cybersecurity).
Design and oversee T&O’s early talent pipeline strategy, including co-op and New Grad programs with measurable business outcomes tied to talent conversion, retention, and organizational capability development
Drive enterprise-level workforce planning and capability forecasting that informs long-term talent strategy and organizational transformation initiatives
Design strategic employee experience programs that differentiate RBC T&O and AI Group as an employer of choice, embedding career acceleration, innovation culture, and continuous growth opportunity into organizational programs
Direct the development and execution of enterprise-scale employee recognition programs that reinforce organizational culture, drive engagement, and strengthen retention of high-performing talent
Build and deploy strategic initiatives that enhance employee experience, strengthen organizational culture, and position RBC T&O and AI Group as a destination employer for technology talent
Establish advanced talent analytics and workforce intelligence capabilities delivering predictive insights on early talent attraction, retention, capability development, and experience, informing strategic decision-making across the enterprise
Implement metrics-driven governance around critical talent KPIs with real-time insights and executive reporting that demonstrates program performance, business impact, and return on…
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