Senior Manager Strategic Projects and Operational Support

Requisition ID: 237386

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

The role:

The Senior Manager Operations and Strategic Initiatives plays a key role within the Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO) team driving large-scale initiatives that enhance cost efficiency operational performance and strategic innovation. This role requires a seasoned leader with strong financial acumen and project management skills that serves as a trusted partner to business leaders and key stakeholders across Technology and the bank identifying and implementing opportunities for operational excellence.

What will you do

The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring that initiatives are strategically aligned with Technology priorities to support a culture of continuous improvement delivering measurable impact.

You will drive strategic initiatives within EDO supporting the VP Portfolio Management with the following.

Financial Oversight

• Lead financial planning forecasting budget tracking and ensure compliance with policies and regulations for the EDO.
• Develop and report on cost baselines funding requests financial risks and key performance indicators related to headcount budget and costs.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and support spend management control in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Operational Excellence

• Support technology priorities and operating model transformation by driving structured execution efficiency and harmonization.
• Design and implement operational processes to enhance reporting cycles data integrity and maintain automated reporting tools and databases.
• Monitor resource utilization identifying opportunities for optimization across teams.
• Assist with change management and provide ad-hoc support for time-sensitive projects and emerging operational challenges.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate financial and operational review meetings document decisions and follow-ups.
• Foster a culture of transparency collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to develop frameworks processes and governance structures.

What do you need to succeed

• Bachelors degree in business Finance Engineering or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 5 years of accounting-related experience and advanced analytical skills
• 5 years of experience in project or program management with a strong focus on financial oversight.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems identify business drivers and manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Executive level communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership in high-volume of tasks maintaining composure under pressure and ensuring timely delivery of results.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel PowerPoint Word Power BI Copilot)
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (e.g. Pivot tables complex formulas like FILTER/LET/XLOOKUP VBA/Macros Power Query)
• Ability to work off hours as required for month end quarter end and year end activities

Nice to Have:

• 2-4 years of experience in a Project Management Office (PMO)
• PMP Certification
• Agile experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g. CAPPM)
• Proficient in Python scripting (Pandas for data cleaning / analysis)
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g. CAPPM)

Whats in it for you

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
• Youll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We hire you for your talent not just a job so you can grow with us. Well equip you for success not only in your role but also in your career as a whole
• Dress codes dont apply here: being comfortable does
• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills or learn new ones
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary a performance bonus company matching programs on pension and profit sharing paid vacation personal & sick days medical vision and dental and much more

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.