Manager, Program Planning & Execution - Global HR (Spanish)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Manager for Program Planning & Execution in Toronto. This role requires expertise in project management and fluency in Spanish. The successful candidate will champion a client-focused culture, oversee complex operational programs, and manage project delivery. With 2+ years of experience, candidates should have strong organizational and relationship management skills in a banking or financial services context. The position promotes a high-performing, inclusive work environment, aligning with Scotiabank's values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of business experience in project management.
• 2+ years managing complex projects, preferably in an IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Oversee and support workstream leads and project managers.
• Manage a portfolio of highly complex operational programs end-to-end.

Skills

Project Management certification (PMP preferred)

Expert knowledge of project management disciplines and tools

Strong organizational skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt and learn new ways of working

Strong knowledge of the banking or financial services industry

Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written)

Job description

Title: Manager, Program Planning & Execution - Global HR (Spanish)

Requisition ID: 258966

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

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Champion a customer‑focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Champion the project’s vision by ensuring program objectives are clearly understood by the project team and applied throughout execution.
• Oversee and support workstream leads and project managers across the integrated project plan to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Own integrated project planning, status reporting, issue and risk management, including identification, documentation, mitigation, and escalation within governance protocols.
• Chair project status meetings and support workstream meetings as required.
• Apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day‑to‑day decisions and activities.
• Promote effective and efficient operations aligned with Scotiabank’s values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles, ensuring adherence to operational risk, regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, and conduct risk requirements.
• Contribute to a high‑performing, inclusive work environment.
• Manage a portfolio of highly complex operational programs end‑to‑end, including data analysis, root‑cause identification, requirements gathering, solution development, implementation, and success measurement using metrics.

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

• Project Management certification (PMP preferred) with 2+ years of business experience
• Expert knowledge of project management disciplines and tools
• 2+ years managing complex projects, preferably in an IT environment
• Strong organizational, relationship management, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive self‑starter with the ability to adapt and learn new ways of working
• Ability to move forward through complexity and manage competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of the banking or financial services industry preferred
• Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) is required for this role

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto