Technical Delivery Lead

TECHNICAL DELIVERY LEAD

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Technical Delivery Lead is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of long term and / or complex technology projects or programs for multiple business units while leading direct reports and matrixed project team members that are each responsible for elements therein. This includes building technology project governance structures and delivery plans to enable fulfillment of articulated business goals. This role is instrumental in driving and tracking project activities, schedule, scope, and budget, as well as negotiating changes in plans and effective communication with all stakeholders. Success of technology project outcomes will be measured by the degree with which the initiative was delivered within time line expectations, budget and scope.The Technical Delivery Lead serves as an expert in the area of specialization. Facilitates the resolution of complex problems, takes a broad perspective to identify solutions.This position is a working lead that provides functional & technical guidance and may supervise the daily activities of individual contributors or working teams.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Independently manages multiple highly complex long-term projects, programs and / or portfolios with significant impact on business processes and technology used firm wide

Manages a small group of Technology Project Manager resources

Understands team strengths and effectively coaches and develops others.

Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans with substantial latitude

Drives, organizes and assists in the delivery of a collection of various project teams that span a wide range of technologies that complement each other to deliver on agreed stakeholder expectations.

Leveraging a strategy deployment methodology, plans and executes activities required to support an organizational strategy aligned to enterprise goals. Develops materials and content to drive alignment to proposed strategies with key stakeholders.

Supports coordination across division on goal-setting and annual planning and tracking.

Provides support for divisional activities including Town Halls, Leader Forums and other events to support continued transformation of technology culture and new ways of working.

Provides support and oversight to initiatives of high divisional importance (e.g., continuous improvement efforts, strategic planning and execution, etc.) by developing project plans and driving progress toward deadlines.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Minimum of 12 years of experience managing highly complex technical projects involving large teams

Minimum of 5 years technical program and / or portfolio manager experience

Additional Qualifications

PMP certification preferred

Agile Scrum Master Certification preferred

2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience preferred

Preferred to have industry knowledge to support the design and / or vendor product selection to solve corporate wide issues or enhancements

Must be extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of program and portfolio management methodology, project management tools and techniques across all project activities

Superior verbal and written communication skills with excellent presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner

Well-developed analytical skills and demonstrated ability to provide clarity to complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information

Problem solving abilities, with the ability to "think outside the box" to devise operational solutions to complex technical problems.

Self-starter able to manage a number of open, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are routinely unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.

In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests.

Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supporting empirical evidence, and impartiality.

Must be able to create complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation Starting base salary : $122,535 - $208,715 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and / or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including :

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date

Generous 401(k) company matching contribution

Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources

Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time

Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs

Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team

Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

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