Director Technology Strategy

Job Summary

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Technology Strategy function is at the center of establishing and executing technology strategy as well as monitoring and reporting on strategy. This primary mandate of this function includes leading development and execution of CCBPT technology strategy, driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, supporting development of technology strategy for Global Payments and Commercial Credit and Cash Management and leading the Strategic PMO office by monitoring and reporting on strategic initiatives, targets, and goals.

You will lead and drive special strategic initiatives that are deemed important to achieve the enterprise goals.

This role is reporting to Senior Director of Strategy, Risk, and Business Operations but it will have direct and frequent engagement with Executive Vice President and his direct reports as a critical central leadership role in the COO organization in Commercial, Core Banking, and Payments Technology.

• Lead a team of 1 to 4 technology strategists (Managers and Senior Managers) to drive various strategic initiatives, including developing technology strategy plans, scope, approach, roadmaps for CCBPT
• Establish and lead Strategic PMO office to define, monitor, and report on strategic initiatives, goals, metrics, and KPIs across CCBPT
• Collaborate cross horizontally with various senior executives and leaders to provide subject matter expertise and act as a strategic advisor
• Develop executive level materials for senior executives, C-suite, and Board
• Partner with various senior leaders across enterprise to drive enterprise wide strategic initiatives and activities
• Lead different executive meetings ion a frequent basis to key strategic topics and initiatives
• Lead development and execution of strategic offsites and other senior leadership sessions by creating content and engaging external subject matter experts / consulting firms
• Drive thought leadership and benchmarking in various technology topics and trends

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• 7+ years of work experience in Technology Strategy with a top-tier consulting firm
• 7+ years of experience in Technology and Financial Services / Banking
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, computer science, or technology related fields
• MBA or other comparable and professional degrees
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, influencing, and relationship building skills
• Experience in working with senior executive level stakeholders to lead discussions and meetings
• 7+ years of work experience in Technology Strategy with a top-tier consulting firm
• 7+ years of experience in Technology and Financial Services / Banking
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, computer science, or technology related fields
• MBA or other comparable and professional degrees
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, influencing, and relationship building skills
• Experience in working with senior executive level stakeholders to lead discussions and meetings

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• 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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Creative Visioning, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Thinking, Taking Initiative, Technology Strategy Development, Vision Planning

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

1. 5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-02-05

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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