Director - Data Management - Gft
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Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
We're looking for talented and passionate technologists to join our team. With a background in leadership, curiosity & ability to challenge the status quo mind-set you will work as part of an agile team to deliver high performing data management applications built on on-prem and cloud platforms with legacy and modern technology stack. We believe in continuous growth and expanding your capabilities. Join our team today and have a big impact influencing the strength of our advanced insight and analytics. This team is involved in several project scopes, so there are a variety of projects to get involved in!
What will you do?
Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks. Analyze, mitigate and escalate where appropriate
Initiate and develop a roadmap to convert from legacy to latest technologies
Develop and execute on end to end change management plans and plan and execute all communication related to these.
Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.
Contribute to ongoing administrative program activities as required. Communicate effectively with peers and distil technical details into human terms
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
Minimum 10+ years of Leadership experience leading software development delivering highly scalable, high-performance applications with core skillsets including Java, J2EE, Spring / REST / Microservices, Linux and SQL
Experience in designing and building scalable, cloud-ready services following microservice architecture principles, lead and contribute during technical design discussions and requirement clarifications.
Extensive experience in Data management capabilities like Ingestion, Storage and Consumption of data.
Good handle on ETL toolsets and Big Data technologies.
Ability to manage and closely work with a 30+ member team including developers, business analysts and quality engineering.
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.
Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Understanding and technical knowledge in cross platform and cross database space
Nice-to-have:
Experience in handling large programs and projects
Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
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
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Job Skills
Big Data Management, Critical Thinking, Data Governance, Knowledge Organization, Logical Data Modeling, Long Term Planning, Repository Tools, Results-Oriented, Risk ManagementAdditional Job Details
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