Senior Application Manager

What will you do?

Lead a team of development and application specialist resources; including FTEs, contractors, and interns. Provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of the staff and empower the team. Partners closely with Product Owners and Technical resources aligned to our Business Partners. Sets technical direction for all internal applications initiatives ensuring adherence to overall IT direction. Key contributor in the creation of technical strategy, roadmap and technical currency for applications within portfolio. Expert consultant on technical and management direction for applications and processes within area of responsibility, with a focus on the cross-functional partnerships. Ensures departmental priorities are completed by identifying and defining details necessary for successful completion. Manages day to day allocation of resources and anticipates any staff shortages or surpluses and proactively addresses any issues and hiring needs. Monitors assigned cost center budget(s) on a recurring basis and participates in annual budget process. Ensures adherence to all internal and external regulatory regulations with timely resolution of identified Risks or findings. Researches emerging trends/best practices and determines implications of proposed solutions on meeting business unit strategy. Identifies technical and business opportunities to take advantage of cross organizational knowledge, best practices and reusability to expedite solutions and enhance quality.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Application Management experience
• Minimum of 2+ years of people leadership experience
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience with conflicts resolution and escalations
• Java11, SpringBoot, Git, Jenkins, Urban code, JDBC, Openshift Container Platform 3, Apigee Advance API, Integration, database and data engineering experience
• Highly organized and proven track record of managing multiple high-profile projects/initiatives in parallel

Nice to haves

• Experience in Banking, Finance and \ or Wealth Management
• Experience with AI Applications and tools

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
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

The expected salary range for this particular position is $100,000-$170,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

Additional Job Details

• Address: 250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
• City: Minneapolis
• Country: United States of America
• Work hours/week: 40
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-07-06
• Application Deadline: 2026-08-14

Note:

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

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.