Director Global HR Technology

Is this role right for you?

In this role you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Partner with Global HR in end-to-end business case creation process. Provide technology specific expertise for effort and financial estimation, facilitate communication between key stakeholders to arrive at an agreed upon final business case.
• Strong Communication, facilitation and presentation skills for developing communication strategies for Executive approval through to implementation of strategies and programs.
• Direct accountability for the management and delivery of a portfolio of multiple technology projects in support of Global HR.
• Develops strategies and executes on initiatives to move all geographies towards the global standard. Ensure that new initiatives have a global application, except as required to meet specific local regulatory requirements and are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Guide and mentor project managers from Project Delivery and Support (PD&S) team in the successful delivery of projects. Act as an SME on the Scotiabank Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF) for assigned project managers.
• Monitor status of projects to ensure condition is accurately depicted and that major risks and issues are receiving the appropriate level of attention.
• Oversees the completion of the monthly Project Status Reports and present to senior leadership including Business Sponsor, Project Leadership Team (PLT) and Steering Committee (as required).
• The position requires solid understanding of technologies, project management and life cycle development methodologies, as well as technical insights pertaining to the area.
• Matrix reporting relationships for team members in Bogota (as identified) to build a high-performance environment and retain, develop and motivate team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behavior, communicating vision/values/business strategy.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

We’d love to work with you if you have:

• 5-10 years’ experience in managing medium & large sized complex projects that have significant IT and operational components. Financial Industry experience preferred.
• Expert familiarity with project management methodologies
• High Degree of specialized technical knowledge (SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), Time & Attendance systems, Pension and Benefits and integrations.
• A recognized bachelor’s degree in business or technology
• Creative, self-starting, results-oriented and highly motivated individual with very good analytical skills to apply this knowledge to independently resolve complex business problems.
• Strong strategic and analytical capability. Thinks critically to evaluate broad impacts of work
• Able to assess difficult compliance and other regulatory issues, exercise sound judgement expeditiously with respect to such issues and defend decisions
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective business relationships, influence others and comfort interacting with senior executives (VP+)
• Must have a very good understanding of current IT practices, systems development techniques, and keep current with rapidly changing technology.
• PMP Designation an asset
• Fluency in Spanish an asset

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• A culture that promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business goals. Inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, background, and experience.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• Opportunity to work with a very enthusiastic team that helps our clients by ensuring the Bank is able to continue to operate to deliver key business services.