Project Manager, PMO

Requisition ID: 263560

Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech Scotiabanks new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota.

Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment where were always committed to results in an inclusive diverse and high-performing culture.

Purpose

International Banking Technology & Transformation (IBTT) is a centralized program management office that deal with integration and divestitures initiatives supporting various technology teams across the bank. As a Project Manager in IBTT you will lead a variety of projects across business lines and technologies using various project management methodologies and tools. You will work in a culturally diverse environment while providing our Technology and Business partners with best-in-class project management expertise.

Accountabilities

Manage and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects involving multiple teams from different groups across the bank as well as external vendors when required
Is accountable for planning the end-to-end design of significant processes and projects (the full journey)
Manage maintain and follow up on the project plan/Gantt ensuring dependencies milestones and timelines are updated and tracked through to completion
Ability to independently run steering committees (Steerco) meetings with Directors and senior executives
Work with executive sponsors and business managers to prioritize requirements issues and deliverables
Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain high functioning project teams
Influences business project decisions with direct impact on financials or operating results
Provides technical advice and leads the development of the roadmap within the context of a technical specialty
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships systems and knowledge
Create and maintain risk/issue logs and escalate issues to stakeholders and steering committee as appropriate
Defines and manages the full project budget lifecycle including baseline expense forecasting ongoing cost tracking variance analysis and financial reporting

Education / Experience / Other Informatio

3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager managing large complex IT projects that have significant IT and operational components preferably in the financial services industry
Excellent track record managing projects of high/medium complexity high/medium risk and budgets (up to $10 Million) dealing with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication (verbal/written/presentation). Mature interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and influence all types of professionals
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques: EDF JIRA proficiency MS Projects Waterfall Agile MS Powerpoint
Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering Business or related discipline
Nice to Haves: PMP certification or working towards Scrum Master certification (CSM)
Bilingual Spanish and English

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Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota

ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive positive work environment and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaTech we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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