Manager, Strategic Planning

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Working with the CRE Strategy and Transformation team to conduct data analysis, own our customer relationship management program, and synthesize insights to drive frameworks and tools. Along with managing long-term strategic plans for key markets globally and managing key socialization with business stakeholders and internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes continuous skill development in areas like structured thinking, stakeholder communication, and advanced analytics to ensure high-quality, repeatable outcomes.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Synthesize complex data (e.g., occupancy metrics, employee feedback, cost benchmarks) into actionable insights and digestible content for executives

• Build and own material development for senior audiences and enterprise programs

• Contribute to the development of portfolio optimization recommendations to optimize workspace utilization, occupancy cost, and operational efficiency

• Prepare high-impact reports, presentations, and business cases for senior leadership, ensuring clarity, actionable insights, and alignment with strategic priorities

• Oversee complex data analysis (e.g., occupancy trends, cost benchmarks, employee feedback) to identify risks, opportunities, and ROI-driven recommendations

• Support the development of scalable frameworks globally to support all regions (e.g., data validation, methodology templates) to standardize workflows and drive consistency

• Advance proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python) and modeling techniques

• Partner closely with CRE, HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to integrate workplace strategies with broader organizational goals, such as hybrid work models, sustainability, and cost optimization

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• 4+ years of corporate real estate and/or management consulting experience with at least 2 years in a senior capacity

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Strong client focus and responsiveness to business needs, while influencing change agenda (where required) to achieve enterprise goals

• Highly proficient communication and presentation skills including executive engagement

• Ability to work in a matrix organization with global functions (centers of excellence) and regional delivery model

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Good working knowledge of Excel and comfortable working with large data sets

Nice-to-have: 

• Previous consulting experience with large clients/financial services or previous global strategy roles

• Financial services industry experience

• Global Corporate Real Estate experience

• MBA or Graduate Degree

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

Actionable Insights, Adaptability, Analytical Models, Analytical Tools, Business, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Internal Stakeholders, Long Term Planning, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Change Management, Process Management, Professional Presentation, Strategic Plan, Strategic Planning

Additional Job Details

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPRegularSalaried2026-08-042026-09-04

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.