Senior Manager, Project Management Office (PMO CRE)

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Manager, Project Management Office role is accountable for monitoring of the end-to-end Corporate Real Estate Program & Project Management lifecycle including the Project Management Framework, processes & tools to ensuring initiatives are in control and risks are managed.

What will you do?

Compliance

• Responsible for alignment of CRE PMO process and tools between RBC and service providers
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on behalf of CRE PMO (incl. outsourced delivery model)
• Update manage, and socialize project risk management framework to ensure risks are effectively identify and manage throughout the programs and project
• Responsible for escalating and reporting risks and issues to Senior Management
• On-going monitoring and oversight as part of the global project delivery execution program
• Educate and support the CRE Project team, Relationship Manager, and/or Strategy team as a CRE subject matter expert on the CRE PMO Framework and controls
• Monitor project key financial controls such as Delegation of Authority (DOA) and Change Control Process during performance of execution assurance activities
• Monitor consistent application of controls over the life of the project including quality assurance/oversight of Outsourced Service Partner project reporting and escalate as per established protocols
• Drive consistent processes, approach and tools while factoring in regional differences in program/project methods and delivery
• Identify optimization opportunities that can be leveraged and implemented globally

Audit, Reporting & Governance

• Accountable to ensure any process or control gaps identified are tracked with action plans managed to completion
• Responsible for the maintenance and distribution of project pipeline reporting for CRE managed project portfolio
• Own the relationship with EPMO, Internal Audit Teams and other internal Centers of Governance (CoG) for program & project related inquiries. Support the program/project continuous monitoring programs and audit cycle.
• Understand KPIs and overall Service Provider contracts to ensure strong PMO governance protocols are followed
• Complete Service Provider Master Services Agreement (MSA) KPI reviews in order to meet compliance requirements

Initiatives

• Lead portfolio intake process for CRE initiatives globally via effective creation and management of reporting to ensure accurate consolidated tracking of the pipeline
• Develop CRE PMO processes, governance and controls. Identify optimization opportunities that can be leveraged and implemented globally
• Act as CRE PMO Governance SME on CRE & cross functional projects
• Responsible for leading the delivery and on-going maintenance of a global PMO playbook

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5-7+ years of real estate project management experience with at least 3 years in a senior capacity and experience with large projects portfolios.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project governance and controls (i.e., EPMO and SOX).
• Proven knowledge of all aspects of real estate projects including cost estimating, scheduling, construction contracts, value engineering, procurement methods and capital planning.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills including executive interaction and writing.
• Hybrid Role (minimum 3 days in office).

Nice-to-have

• Project experience working on construction projects.
• Experience with Project Management tools such as Planview (preferred) or others.

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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Budgeting, Construction Projects, Construction Specifications, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Project Delivery, Project Management, Project Management Governance, Real Estate Project, Real Estate Project Management, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-02-27

Application Deadline: 2025-03-14

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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