Senior Manager, CB Portfolio Management and Governance

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader to oversee project portfolio management in a fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring successful execution of initiatives aligned with business strategies while fostering relationships with key stakeholders. You will implement processes for improved transparency and decision-making, and lead change management initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a team that values inclusivity and is committed to your professional development and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Financial Sector or Banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of End-to-End Project Life Cycle and Software Development Lifecycle.
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CB Project Portfolio Management ensuring alignment with business strategies.
• Develop portfolio insights and opportunities through systemic improvements.
• Lead large scale change management initiatives across CB Business lines.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Education

University Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

Certification in Project Management, Scrum, or Scaled Agile

CPA or other accounting designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Requisition ID: 224959

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

Purpose

Leads and oversees CB Project Portfolio Management and Governance ensuring successful execution of initiatives in alignment with CB Business strategies, and in compliance with Bank’s policy.

Accountabilities

1. Provide oversight, support and monitoring for all aspects of CB Portfolio Management aligned to CB strategy; and in compliance to Strategic Investment Portfolio (SIP) Policy and Execution Standards, and Divisional PMO (DPMO) processes
2. Implement structure and processes for improved transparency and effective decision making to enable effective project portfolio performance
3. Develops portfolio insights and opportunities through systemic improvements leveraging various Tools
4. Contributes actively to CB Executive Forums and Committee; builds agenda to provide data insights, succinct conclusions, insightful recommendations; and creates strategic presentations to faciliate effective conversations and decision making.
5. Compliance to DPMO KPIs and Executive reporting; and actively represents the team in various forums with EPMO, Enterprise Delivery Framework forums, and Control Functions.
6. Leads large scale change management initiatives across CB Business lines and project teams.
7. Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Enterprise PMO, Project Controls, Finance, Planning , Value Realization teams, and CB Business teams.
8. Collaborates effectively with peers and functional teams to bring a holistic view of CB Portfolio management
9. Actively seeks and evaluates opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and works with key stakeholders to implement changes as appropriate.
10. Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.
11. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Dimensions

1. The candidate will be required to manage large scale Canadian banking portfolio with complex structure across CB Business Lines
2. This role interacts with various stakeholders including cross functional teams, CB Business Line stakeholders, and Enterprise partners (EPMO, EDF, Project Controls etc.)
3. It is essential that the incumbant be proactive, eager to learn, able to work independently and have a 'Can Do' attitude.
4. Superior leadership skills, a strong ability to mentor and develop others, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
5. Facilitation skills with demonstrated experience in running brainstorming and problem solving sessions
6. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to expected timelines

Education/Experience

• Minimum education level of a University Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Certification related to Project management, Scrum, or Scaled Agile
• Working towards or have CPA or other accounting designation is a plus
• 5+ years experience working in Financial Sector or Banking industry is preferred, preferably within Finance or Project Management.
• Strong knowledge and/or experience of End-to-End Project Life Cycle and Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong Knowledge and/or experience of Bank’s Policies and Procedures
• Exposure to stakeholder management across highly matrixed organizations
• Expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and similar Tools
• Strong knowledge of data management, aggregation and analysis techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and experience with presentations
• Strong business acumen, planning and organization skills
• Strong strategic and critical thinking
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and time commitments
• Strong work ethic, continuous improvement mindset with a can-do attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga

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, please click here. 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.