Director, Program Management, Enterprise Delivery Office

Requisition ID: 252709

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

The role:

Director, Program Management supports the VP, Delivery & Portfolio Management supporting a large-scale program. This role is accountable for the end-to-end and day-to-day management of the program including managing program objectives, execution, risk mitigation, issue escalation and enabling activities between governance, design, delivery, and support workstreams. As the Director, you will ensure program strategy and objectives are fulfilled within the established timelines and manage and mitigate risks. You will be responsible for implementing new ways of working and operating models, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within scope, on time, and within budget.

What will you do?

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Project Management, or equivalent experience; MBA or PMP certification is a plus
• Strong Project Management background with experience in both Agile and waterfall programs, optimizing cross-team workflows for velocity and quality
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with a track record of successfully managing complex technology transformation in banking or digital business sector
• Hands-on experience in working in an agile delivery environment; exposure to business agility is a plus
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, drive strategic change, and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
• Experience with Enterprise Delivery Frameworks
• PMP or equivalent certification
• PM at a Canadian bank
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Proven experience in strategic planning and portfolio management
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the financial industry
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering business outcomes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment
• 12+ years leading large-scale business/technology programs
• 10+ years establishing and championing program governance, PMO practices, or agile delivery frameworks
• 7+ years managing and developing high-performing teams

What's 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
• You'll 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. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
• Dress codes don't 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.