Senior Manager, Agile & Initiative Enablement Regulatory (bilingual In Spanish)

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking an experienced project manager to drive technical projects across Canada. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in project management, preferably within the banking sector, and possesses strong skills in stakeholder engagement and compliance. This role offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Inclusive environment

Professional development courses

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of project management experience.
• Over 3 years of relevant banking industry experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute bank-wide projects.
• Manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
• Support quality assurance for regulatory changes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Open Pages-GIMs

Job description

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

The role:

Contributes to the success of multiple technical projects within the Technology, Project Governance, PMO, and Reporting office across Canada and LATAM, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Responsible for executing projects on time, within scope, quality, and budget, while adhering to regulations and internal policies.

What will you do?

1. Plan, design, implement, and execute bank-wide projects to advance goals, meet deadlines, and optimize resource use.
2. Manage multiple projects involving technology and business lines, leading cross-functional teams, developing roadmaps, and assessing impacts.
3. Support quality assurance for regulatory changes and OSFI audits by verifying compliance, identifying gaps, and ensuring controls are in place.
4. Monitor assessments, evaluate industry trends, and manage risks, especially regarding delays and regulatory impacts.
5. Identify and mitigate regulatory risks, oversee corrective actions, and provide guidance to project teams.
6. Develop governance structures, stakeholder communication plans, and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles.
7. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and maintain centralized project documentation for audit readiness.
8. Lead problem-solving, risk mitigation, and escalate issues as needed, ensuring projects stay on track.
9. Manage project budgets, including funding, financial analysis, vendor management, and expenses.
10. Support implementation of Data Management, Cloud, Modernization, and Transformation projects, monitoring performance standards.
11. Synthesize findings, report on project status, and present recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
12. Establish and track key metrics to measure project success.
13. Promote continuous improvement and agile project management practices.
14. Consider the bank’s risk appetite in daily activities and decisions.
15. Maintain operational excellence, compliance, and conduct risk management aligned with bank values and policies.
16. Foster a high-performance, inclusive work environment.

What do you need to succeed?

• Over 5 years of project management experience.
• Over 3 years of relevant banking industry experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for all management levels.
• Experience engaging stakeholders across all levels, including executives.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering degree preferred; formal project management education desired.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Jira, Open Pages-GIMs is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity.
• Tools and technology to create meaningful customer experiences.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry leaders.
• Talent-based hiring and career growth support.
• Casual dress code and access to professional development courses.
• Competitive benefits package including salary, bonuses, pension, and more.

Location:

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

About Scotiabank:

Leading bank in the Americas, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations available during recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.