Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Scotiabank; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Initiatives in Toronto. This role involves leading and executing strategic projects that enhance operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills, driving change and fostering innovation within the organization. Join a team committed to enriching the lives of clients and contributing to a winning culture.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to listen and understand organizational priorities.
• Solid project and change management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute major strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conduct assessments of ongoing business initiatives to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop benchmarks and KPIs, reporting findings to leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Requisition ID: 224501

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Who We Are?

Global Wealth Management is an integral part of Scotiabank. Being part of the Scotia Financial Planning Team (formally Mobile Advice Team) means that you will contribute to the overall success of the Mutual Funds Distribution team. You will design and implement forward-thinking strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the Scotia Financial Planning (SFP) team. Your efforts will focus on driving meaningful change, fostering innovation, and enhancing operational effectiveness. By delivering high-impact solutions, you will contribute to a more engaging and productive employee experience, ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term vision and goals. You will be part of a team who is passionate and committed to a simple goal - enriching the lives of our clients!

Is this role right for you? In this role, you are:

• Idea generator with the ability to work from a ‘blank piece of paper.’

• A project manager and communication extraordinaire.

• Highly engaged when working with your colleagues, clients, and partners.

• A catalyst for change and are always looking to improve whatever you are working on.

• Resilient and results oriented.

• Proactive and excited about taking initiative.

• Passionate about being on and contributing to a winning team culture.

• Keen in achieving strong business outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Able to travel for work when required.

• Able to work flexible hours when required.

Accountabilities

Lead and work with the Manager, Strategic Initiatives to plan, execute, and evaluate major strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Oversee strategic initiatives, part of SFP Next Gen from ideation to completion.

• Define project scope, objectives and success criteria.

• Develop comprehensive project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables.

• Implement best-in-class project management frameworks and monitor project performance using KPIs.

• Conduct risk assessments, contingency plans, and proactively address potential roadblocks.

• Engage with key stakeholders across departments to drive alignment and collaboration.

• Develop and implement effective change communication and socialization plans.

• Execute training initiatives and communication tactics to equip teams with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful adoption.

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance project deliver.

Consistently conduct comprehensive assessments of ongoing business initiatives and operations (i.e., recuring calls, training, events, employee experience etc.) to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency gains, and strategic alignment.

• Work closely with the Senior Manager, Business Initiatives (and team) to understand pain points and areas of opportunities within their mandate.

• Continuously evaluate current processes, success metrics, employee experiences etc., to uncover areas for improvement and innovation.

• Utilize data-driven insights and industry best practices to enhance operational effectiveness, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and foster a culture of continuous growth and adaptability.

• Develop benchmarks and KPIs. Regularly report findings, trends and recommendations to leadership to support informed decision-making.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Strong ability to listen and understand the organizational priorities, generate ideas, and build initiatives from scratch to the execution phase.

• Solid project and change management skills to oversee complex projects from ideation to completion, applying best-in-class project management frameworks. Ability to drive change management strategies that support strong socialization, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to work cross-functionally by working closely with various departments to ensure seamless implementation of initiatives, addressing challenges and optimizing outcomes.

• Strong communication (written, verbal and listening) skills to effectively present information to relevant stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Superior prioritization and time management skills; can work well under pressure to complete and/or manage multiple projects/initiatives in an efficient and timely manner.

• Solid problem solving, conflict management, and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively resolve issues.

• High degree of flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and functions, including working with ambiguity.

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills to ensure co-operative working relationships with team members, colleagues, and business partners.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.