Director, Project Management & Delivery, Global Finance Strategic Initiatives

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bank in the Americas as the Director of Project Management & Delivery. You will lead the 'Accelerate the Close' project, ensuring strategic alignment, managing project teams, and delivering on time and within budget. This role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement within a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive rewards and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Employee Share Ownership

Pension Matching

Health benefits from day one

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of project management experience managing complex projects.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee project prioritization and resourcing to maximize business value.
• Prepare and present project status reports.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

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

Role Overview

The Director, Project Management & Delivery will lead the Global Finance "Accelerate the Close" project within the Regulatory and Governance pillar of Global Finance’s Strategic Initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic initiatives related to ATC, managing project teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on scope, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership: Provide strategic direction to project managers and cross-functional teams, aligning with Global Finance and Scotiabank's objectives.
2. Portfolio Management: Oversee project prioritization and resourcing to maximize business value.
3. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leaders to define and drive the strategic roadmap, identifying opportunities and risks. Develop project plans and tracking tools.
4. Risk Management: Implement methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks for successful delivery.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
6. Quality Assurance: Monitor project deliverables for quality, compliance, and industry best practices.
7. Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of process enhancement.
8. Reporting: Prepare and present project status reports; act as Secretary for the Operating Committee.
9. Talent Development: Mentor team members, fostering growth and excellence.
10. Operational Standards: Maintain industry-leading standards and ensure operational and business excellence.
11. Risk Culture & Controls: Ensure adherence to risk appetite, operational controls, and compliance frameworks.
12. Team Environment: Build a high-performance, inclusive team environment, managing succession and development.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.
2. At least 10 years of project management experience managing complex projects.
3. Proven experience in strategic planning and portfolio management.
4. Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
5. Knowledge of Financial Close Principles and Methods.
6. Ability to understand and implement business requirements.
7. Leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.
8. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and compliance.
9. MBA or PMP certification is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity and celebrates success.
• Competitive rewards including performance bonuses, Employee Share Ownership, Pension Matching, and health benefits from day one.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by our purpose: "for every future." We support our customers and communities with a broad range of financial services. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.