Head, Project Delivery, Scotiabank [Scotiabank]

Requisition ID: 182155

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

The Digital Business Operations Project Delivery Team is a high-performing, flexible team that operates at the intersection of the business, technology, product, and delivery accountable for the planning of technology projects for the whole Bank. The team is accountable for the successful management of projects that Technology has committed to deliver.

The Head of Project Delivery sets the priorities and develops and leads the execution strategy for 2 year project delivery roadmaps for technology projects, guided by functional/business unit strategies and priorities.

Is this role right for you?

• Has oversight over multiple cross-functional teams and utilizes depth of experience in leading multiple Project
• Create an environment in which portfolio teams pursue effective and efficient operations 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
• Looks beyond existing project delivery methodologies to resolve complex problems, reviews and provides recommendations on matters falling outside of standard policy; opines on highly critical and sensitive items
• Develops, articulates and manages a rolling 2 year project delivery roadmaps by business line, incorporating milestones, objectives and outcomes that maintain operations and future changes
• Understands how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Directors and influencing trade-off decisions to optimize business outcomes
• Consistently 'does the right thing' to keep the Bank safe and fosters a culture where their team can speak up / raise concerns, by listening and responding in a timely manner
• Establishes strategic and tactical direction of the seamless delivery of all technology projects
• Connects business line and Technology ideas and concepts into an effective project delivery practice for technology project delivery teams, and determines which intangible and tangible variables are critical
• Builds a high performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates portfolio teams by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vision/values/portfolio strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the teams
• Provides innovative approaches to problem solving, leveraging professional insights to structure and implement senior leader decision-making relating to unique issues impacting the enterprise
• Negotiates and provides authoritative advice to senior leaders and major stakeholders on matters of material impact to business lines and Technology project delivery and the execution of the project delivery roadmaps

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

• Significant experience with leading high-performing teams, as well as experience with project and program planning & delivery models and methodologies
• Demonstrated senior level experience in managing large-scale project and portfolio management organizations, in highly complex organizations
• Significant experience with expectations management, change management and operational transformation programs

What's in it for you?

• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Dynamic Office - Fully equipped gym, showers, games room, bowling alley, micro market, free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, wellness rooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• 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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.

Work arrangements: Hybrid

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.