Senior Director, DevOps Product Management and Strategy

Job Description
The Senior Director of Dev Ops Product Management and Strategy is a transformation-focused strategic leadership role that will shape RBC's future as a technology-led financial services leader. This position uniquely combines strategic vision, product management discipline, and organizational change leadership to drive the adoption of AI-enabled Dev Ops practices across our enterprise.

What will you do?
Strategic Leadership

Develop and own the 3-5 year Dev Ops transformation strategy aligned with enterprise technology and business objectives

Define the strategic vision for AI-enabled SDLC practices, determining which technologies, frameworks, and approaches RBC will standardize on, including harness engineering and specification-driven development

Lead strategic planning cycles including portfolio prioritization, investment allocation, and build-vs-buy decisions for Dev Ops capabilities

Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to position RBC as a technology leader and inform strategic technology choices

Partner with enterprise architecture and technology strategy teams to ensure Dev Ops strategy supports long-term business goals and enables business outcomes

Drive innovation strategy by establishing experimentation frameworks, pilot-to-scale pathways, and balancing innovation with operational excellence

Develop strategic partnerships with technology vendors, industry groups, and external advisors to accelerate capability development

Product Management & Execution

Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Dev Ops platforms, tools, and services across the T&O organization

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative Dev Ops products that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency

Champion the integration of AI and automation technologies into Dev Ops and SDLC workflows to optimize processes and reduce manual effort

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize product features

Manage product lifecycle from conception through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs

Build and maintain relationships with internal customers, gathering feedback to continuously improve product offerings

Develop business cases and ROI models for Dev Ops investments, demonstrating value delivery to executive leadership

Leadership & Culture

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Dev Ops product organization

Stay current with Dev Ops industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform product strategy

Oversee budget and resource prioritization for Dev Ops product initiatives

What do you need to succeed?
Must Have

10+ years of product management or related leadership experience with 5+ years managing product teams and driving cross-functional initiatives

Proven experience leading enterprise transformation in complex organizations and developing multi-year technology strategies

Exceptional executive communication skills with ability to influence senior technology leaders and translate technical complexity into business value

Strong track record building strategic relationships with technology clients and presenting to executive audiences

Deep knowledge of Dev Ops principles, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Understanding of AI/ML applications in Dev Ops and automation

Experience conducting market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and technology trend assessment

Strong business acumen with proven ability to build business cases, measure ROI, and make strategic decisions including portfolio rationalization and build-vs-buy analysis

Deep understanding of governance frameworks, security compliance, and risk…