Innovation & Technology Manager (m/f)

Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As the Senior Manager of Technology & Operations (T&O) Partnerships, you build and lead strategic relationships with external industry partners and academic institutions. In this role, you will oversee the full spectrum of our partnerships, from program planning through execution while aiming to enhance internal employee engagement, build our brand in key technology sectors and build out our future talent pipeline.

What will you do?
Establish creative ways to activate with partners, keeping programs fresh and engaging from a user-centric approach.
Drive market awareness and maintain an understanding of how RBC shows up against the competition.
Develop a strategic and unified way to engage internal teams and employees.
Manage activation planning and execution, acting as the main partner point of contact, developing activation plans and workback schedules, and lead internal engagement.
Qualitative and quantitative outcome reporting on partnership programs & activations.
Budget tracking, planning and invoicing.
Work with corporate communications and recruitment teams to embed Voir email sur jobs.rbc.com in a strategic manner into all our activations.
Maintain high level of team governance as it comes to reporting, invoicing, documenting, and evaluating our programming.

What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
Minimum of 4-7 years’ experience leading programs
Ability to drive from idea to execution
Exceptional communication skills, adept at engaging with stakeholders across various department and levels both inside and outside of the organization.
Detail-oriented and a proactive self-starter who embodies a curious mindset, a drive to outperform and the willingness to challenge the status quo.
Strong leadership skills, capable of mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Creative and innovate thinker with a passion for delivering impactful programs that resonate with diverse audiences.
Additional experience in a creative agency or complex event management is desirable.

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

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Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Relationship Management, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Teamwork, Time Management

Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City:
Toronto Country:
Canada Work hours/week:
37.5 Employment Type:
Full time Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type:
Regular Pay Type:
Salaried Posted Date:
2025-07-21 Application Deadline:
2026-01-30 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.