Senior Project Coordinator

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to manage project financials within its Project Delivery & Support team. This role involves scheduling, planning, and ensuring effective communication among diverse project teams. Candidates should possess significant experience in project coordination and financial management, alongside strong skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. The position offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project coordination experience.
• 5+ years of financial management experience with IT program/project budgets.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support management on scheduling, planning, invoicing, and forecasting financials.
• Manage and review accruals and actuals.
• Provide timely updates to project managers and leadership teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Financial management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

CA PPM

MS Projects

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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

The Role:

Senior Project Coordinator managing project financials in the Bank's Project Delivery & Support group.

About the Team

Projects Delivery & Support (PD&S) is a centralized project management office supporting various technology and business teams across the bank. As a Senior Project Coordinator in PD&S, you will support and lead a variety of projects across business lines and technologies, utilizing various project management methodologies and tools. You will work in a culturally diverse environment, providing our Technology and Business partners with top-tier project management expertise. Join our innovative and results-oriented team!

Is this role right for you?

• Support management on scheduling, planning, invoicing, and forecasting financials for all assigned projects.
• Manage and review accruals and actuals, ensuring they are entered into the appropriate tools prior to monthly cycles.
• Support the forecast process within the Bank’s targets and drive to meet KPIs.
• Create and manage project delivery artifacts for management reviews and meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to the project manager and leadership teams as applicable.
• Help drive best practices to increase efficiencies, foster innovation, and create value for the business.
• Provide consulting on project initiatives, including business case preparation and developing creative/alternative problem resolution approaches.
• Develop strong partnerships with Business Sponsors to understand requirements and manage product backlog and benefits through open dialogue.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure business needs and project outcomes are achieved.
• Participate in establishing project scope to maintain focus on delivery.
• Support resource requirement identification and expectation management.
• Create project plans and manage dependencies according to team needs.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed?

• 5–7 years of project coordination experience.
• 5+ years of financial management experience with IT program/project budgets.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, including creating executive presentations.
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques (e.g., CA PPM, MS Projects, JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity and celebrates success.
• A strong support network and a community of practice in Project Management.
• Investment in your career development with access to numerous courses.
• A competitive rewards package including salary, bonuses, pension, profit sharing, paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits.

Location

Canada: Ontario: Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by our purpose: "for every future." We support our customers, their families, and communities in achieving success through a broad range of financial services.

We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team. Candidates must apply online. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.