Royal Bank of Canada
12-18 months FTC - Manager, Human Resources Project Manager Support (HR PMO), Strategic Governance & Risk (London)
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What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced HR Project Management Office (PMO) professional to support the delivery of a strategic business growth initiative.
This role bridges HR and project delivery, ensuring people-related workstreams are aligned and executed on schedule.
You will ensure that the project maintains schedule adherence, deliver on commitments, and remain transparent to stakeholders and leadership.
You will ensure risks, issues, and dependencies are identified early and escalated appropriately.
You will also ensure stakeholders remain engaged, informed, and aligned throughout project lifecycles.
Through meticulous tracking, clear communication, and proactive coordination, you will help drive successful project outcomes.
Should you be shortlisted, do please let us know if you have any specific requirements for the interview.
This is a Fixed Term (12 – 18 months) full-time role and requires 4 days in our 100 Bishopsgate, London office. You will be an employee (not day rate contractor) and will be eligible to receive employee benefits.
What will you do?
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and milestone tracking
- Prepare and distribute comprehensive weekly/monthly status reports to leadership and stakeholders
- Maintain and update RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) with regular escalation protocols
- Track project deliverables against agreed acceptance criteria and timelines
- Monitor project progress against baseline and flag variances for senior review
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, action items, and maintain meeting documentation
- Follow up with stakeholders on outstanding actions, blockers, and dependencies
- Compile and present executive dashboards and KPI reporting
- Support change management communications and stakeholder engagement activities
- Maintain organized, centralized project documentation and repositories.
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What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Strong project coordination or PMO support experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – particularly strong spreadsheet and reporting skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Attention to detail with accuracy in data tracking and reporting
- Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, showing self-awareness and respect for others
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to the firm’s culture and operating model.
Nice-to-have
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide or transformation programs
- Familiarity with HR systems, processes, or organizational change
- Knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile, or other project management methodologies
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Jira, Smartsheet).
What is 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, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- 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.
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Additional Job Details
- Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE: LONDON
- City: London
- Country: United Kingdom
- Work hours/week: 35
- Employment Type: Full time
- Platform: HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
- Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)
- Pay Type: Salaried
- Posted Date: 2026-07-29
- Application Deadline: 2026-08-12
- Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.
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