Sr. Director Global Finance SAP Lead (Jersey City)

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?Global Functions Technology (GFT) is a division within RBC’s Technology and Operations group, dedicated to supporting a wide range of business partners, including Risk, Finance, Human Resources (HR), Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management.The Senior Director, Global Finance SAP Lead within GFT's Finance IT will own the successful greenfield implementation of a cloud-based, enterprise-wide Product Subledger, Non-Product Subledger and Enterprise General Ledger. Acting as the primary bridge between enterprise technology leadership, business stakeholders, and delivery squads, this role will drive the end-to-end implementation. This Global SAP Lead will ensure consistent design and configuration, oversee technical integration and performance, and align stakeholders across technology, finance, and operations.What will you do?Platform ExecutionLead a greenfield SAP Product Subledger, Non-Product Subledger and Enterprise General Ledger implementation across all execution workstreamsDrive the enterprise implementation, ensuring adherence to the global design template and leveraging lessons learned to accelerate adoption.Collaborate with the Program Director to establish delivery standards, methodologies, and KPIs to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across the program.Technical and Functional LeadershipProvide expert oversight for platform integration, technical delivery, data integration, data migration, and custom development.Act as the lead subject matter expert for the functional solution, ensuring the design meets all requirements for event-based accounting, subledger, and GL processes.Drive the strategy for complex technical areas, including integrations with enterprise GL systems, data migration, and custom development.Enforce SAP governance to uphold the integrity of the global template design across all entity rollouts.Ensure the final SAP solution is scalable and performant to meet the demands of the enterpriseLeadership and StrategyLead and manage a multi-disciplinary team to achieve program objectives, fostering accountability and collaboration. Act as the primary delivery partner to program leadership, aligning with the Program Director and SAP Architect. Engage senior stakeholders to align on priorities, strategic trade-offs, and business strategies. Ensure deliverables meet business outcomes and enable value creation. Provide technology thought leadership to address business and regulatory demands. Manage program deliverables, scope, competing priorities, and requirements changes effectively. Promote collaboration across functional teams to develop enterprise-wide solutions. Resolve complex issues and ensure adherence to Enterprise Architecture Governance. Oversee program financials with strong governance, reporting, and timely communication. Thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging organizational skills to handle multiple concurrent activities. Talent ManagementSets direction and vision for team members and defines the team’s deliverables and key performance indicators/metrics.Fosters high achievement environments where diversity is valued, and people are treated with respect and dignity.Coaches staff to ensure the skills, processes and knowledge are in place for people.Assess current state capabilities and align them to future transformational roles and development plansEstablishes succession plan for key positions, including own role.Ensure that employees understand RBC’s vision, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviors that contribute to RBC’s goals.What do you need to succeed?Must-have15+ years of SAP implementation experience, leading large-scale, multi-entity Finance ERP rollouts in global financial institutions, especially Tier-1 banks. Expertise in Product Subledger, General Ledger, event-based accounting processes including integration with enterprise GL systems. Proven success in SAP governance, global template design, and entity rollouts, with hands-on leadership in program workstreams (design, configuration, integration, reporting, data migration). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, influencing senior executives and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. Experience delivering cloud-based SAP solutions from design to production support, with deep knowledge of financial accounting principles and event-based accounting systems. Nice-to-haveDemonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed teams of consultants, developers, and integration specialists in global financial services environments. Knowledge of architecture aspects (business, data, cyber security), SDLC lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and prior experience working with global/distributed teams. Holds undergraduate and/or post-graduate degree (preferably in Business or Finance)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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.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.Opportunities to do challenging work.Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.The expected salary range for this particular position is $210,000-$380,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:Drives RBC’s high-performance cultureEnables collective achievement of our strategic goalsGenerates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder valueJob SkillsApplications Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Critical Thinking, Data Architecture Development, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Industry Knowledge, Multi-Level CommunicationAdditional Job DetailsAddress:CNB, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITYCity:Jersey CityCountry:United States of AmericaWork hours/week:40Employment Type:Full timePlatform:TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2026-07-24Application Deadline:2026-08-05Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.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.Job SummaryJob number: R-0000181866Date posted : 2026-07-24Profession: Technology | Analytics | ResearchEmployment type: Full time