Senior Manager, Development (Software)

Requisition ID: 236290

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

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager Development is accountable for the strategy evaluation and implementation of technology solutions that support Digital Banking Business Initiatives as well as securing the compliance with security and bank regulations across our Core banking application tiers. This role is also responsible for managing a team of IT professionals (direct and indirect reports) coaching the team to maintain a performance stage and grooming the team to achieve an adjourning stage.

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

• Manages a team of IT professionals (direct and indirect reports) and is responsible for systems analysis application software programming and support.
• Manages the team in the areas of scheduling technical direction future planning and standard development practices.
• Negotiates IT project requirements (i.e. deadlines budgets resources etc.).
• Manages communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope budget risk and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Builds and maintains a strong working relationship with peers within the business lines.
• Participates in budgeting processes and quality improvement activities for the department.
• Accountable for managing assigned project and/or departmental budgets.
• Meets scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner are in compliance with IT Technology Roadmap and has an in-depth knowledge of the principles theories practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning managing and implementing software projects and programs.
• Establish and maintain forecasting for staffing and capacity
• Collaborates with Release Management and Development teams to ensure successful planning and implementations.
• Establish and improve processes to increase efficiency of the team.
• Maintain Audit eSox Security and Accessibility compliance at all times.

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

• Project Management preference PMP
• Agile Framework experience (SCRUM Kanban)
• Web application Architecture concepts components models patterns
• Knowledge of a variety of frameworks (server side browser side desktop etc.)
• Knowledge of a variety of technologies and frameworks (HTML CSS Javascript JQuery Knockout Angular React etc.)
• Deep knowledge of agile principles and project management methodologies
• Excellent communication skills with ability to distill technical details into human terms and to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and mentor team members with differing opinions and levels of experience
• Project management skills to map and execute short- and long-term plans for the team
• Effective organization planning and time management skills

Whats 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. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities ethnicity race age ability & veterans.
• 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. Scotiabank continues to locate remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• 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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee universal washrooms and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer 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. 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.