Senior Manager, Project Management Office Wealth Transformation

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Manager for Project Management Office to drive large-scale transformations within Wealth Management. The role requires a strategic leader to manage high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, a post-secondary degree, and PMP certification. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario, offering a dynamic work environment and commitment to inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience in program/project management.
• PMP certification or in the process of obtaining it.
• In-depth knowledge of Wealth Management businesses and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead program/project teams on complex initiatives.
• Be accountable for planning and execution of programs/projects.
• Effectively manage financials and prepare business cases.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Wealth Management

Investment Experience

Organizational skills

Financial Planning

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 240199

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

The Senior Manager Project Management Office Wealth Transformation is a pivotal leadership role driving large-scale transformation and growth across Global Wealth Management (GWM). You will partner with senior business leaders to deliver high-impact cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen regulatory excellence and accelerate strategic growth. As a trusted advisor and execution leader you will shape and manage end-to-end programs that advance GWM’s priorities, building strong governance frameworks and operational discipline. This role demands a strategic thinker and hands‑on project leader who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and is passionate about turning strategy into measurable business outcomes.

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

• Lead program / project teams on complex and time‑sensitive initiatives spanning business strategy, operations and regulatory including engagement from multiple senior stakeholders across the Bank
• Be accountable for the planning, execution and timely delivery of programs / projects (with $1M plus budgets) & maintain alignment to business goals and strategies applying a strategic‑to‑tactical approach
• Plan and direct all aspects of the program / project including planning, scheduling, resource management, risk management, issue management and decision management
• Provide creative and integrated solutions to complex problems which balance scope, time and quality
• Work closely with Program / Project teams, business teams and other stakeholders globally to ensure momentum on deliverables & milestones
• Effectively manage a wide variety of stakeholders and key players including business & technical teams, third‑party vendors and consultants
• Create and present project artifacts to senior executives on program / project priorities and key implementation updates including leading steering committee meetings, operating committee meetings, inclusion of Wealth content in bank or divisional communications and tracking of expenditures against budget
• Effectively and proactively manage financials, prepare funding requests & business cases in line with Finance and ePMO guidelines
• Manage the business cases associated with key initiatives
• Design program management framework, governance and tools to ensure execution success while ensuring best usage of time
• Champion continuous delivery improvement such as using feedback forms, relationship building
• Standardize and continuously modernize presentation templates & executive summary dashboards

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

• A post‑secondary degree with 7 years related experience including experience in program / project management and productivity improvement
• PMP certified or in the process of obtaining certification
• Consulting experience is considered an asset
• In‑depth knowledge of Wealth Management businesses, operational processes, client journeys and regulatory environment is an asset
• Expertise in Portfolio / Program / Project Management methodologies, tools and templates
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated leadership skills and critical thinking
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent high‑priority initiatives with senior audiences
• A focus on results with strong interpersonal problem‑solving & stakeholder management skills
• Strong negotiation & influencing skills to engage and influence stakeholders collaboratively at all levels of the organization
• Effective written and oral communication skills including strong presentation capabilities
• Spanish language proficiency is considered an asset

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 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.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Estate Law
• Sales Experience
• Trusts
• Wealth Management
• Financial Services
• Organizational skills
• Investment Experience
• Banking
• Securities Law
• Financial Planning
• Wills

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1