Sr Consultant , Application Portfolio Optimization

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is looking for a Sr. Manager to join their Portfolio Optimization team in Toronto. This role involves developing and managing portfolio roadmaps to align technology initiatives with business strategies. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in project leadership and consulting, along with strong stakeholder management and analytical skills. The position offers a competitive rewards program and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an excellent opportunity for ambitious professionals looking for career growth.

Benefits

Upskilling through online courses

Flexible vacation

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project leadership, management consulting, corporate strategy, or technology/architecture.
• Ability to challenge ideas respectfully and constructively.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead prioritization, development, and updating of portfolio roadmaps.
• Investigate and improve processes related to roadmap execution.
• Present and communicate with senior leaders to gather feedback.

Skills

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or engineering

Graduate business degree/MBA

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Requisition ID: 244125

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture. The Portfolio Optimization team under Enterprise Architecture drives the Bank’s global technology strategy by partnering closely with senior executives, business leaders, and cross‑functional teams. This individual (Sr. Manager level) will lead discussions around the creation and maintenance of Portfolio Roadmaps, to illustrate how technology initiatives, applications, and capabilities will evolve to support both business and technology strategies. The purpose of a roadmap is to align key strategic technology investments to business objectives and improve transparency of technology spend.

This role requires strong stakeholder management and communication skills to align complex technology initiatives with business goals and deliver enterprise‑wide impact. This role offers significant exposure, including close collaboration with senior executives, business line leaders, and cross‑functional teams. The incumbent will be instrumental in the Portfolio Optimization work.

In this role, you will:

• Strategy Development
  • Work with technology teams to understand current state gaps, future state capabilities needed, and industry landscape.
  • Lead the prioritization, development, and ongoing update of portfolio roadmaps to address current state gaps and ensure alignment with business needs/the enterprise vision (annual and ad‑hoc updates).
• Transformational Leader
  • Investigate and improve processes related to roadmap execution (e.g., decommission process, TCO measurement, benefits realization, etc.).
  • Lead roadmap workstreams, including leading problem‑solving sessions, workshops, and interviews with cross‑functional and business line working team members and subject‑matter experts.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Present and communicate with Chief Architects, engineering heads and other senior leaders to gather feedback, report progress and ensure the Portfolio Roadmaps are delivered on time/deliver value.
  • Work closely with non‑technology teams including business lines, HR, Finance and Risk to ensure technology initiatives are meeting business needs and are integrated within the bank effectively.
• People Leadership
  • Share knowledge and collaborate with others within the team and with other teams across the Bank to ensure effective delivery of projects.
  • Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day‑to‑day activities and decisions.
  • Champion a high‑performance environment, and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

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

• A strong ability to build relationships, engage and influence stakeholders at different levels across the Bank, partners, and external vendors.
• The ability to challenge ideas respectfully and constructively, bringing a consultant‑like mindset.
• A track record of identifying and eliminating duplication, optimizing cost and performance, and aligning platforms with enterprise strategy.
• Self‑motivation; to work both independently and collaboratively with multi‑functional teams.
• Exceptional planning and analytical skills.
• Experience working with MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• 5‑7 years of experience in project leadership, management consulting, corporate strategy, or technology/architecture.
• An undergraduate degree in business or engineering; graduate business degree/MBA is a strong asset.

What’s in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – 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.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community engagement – opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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. 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.