Senior Manager, Project Execution And Process Management (4-Month Contract) [Scotiabank]

Requisition ID: 180704

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

Hiring Details

• 4-month contract position for a finance system migration project.
• Primary Manager: Director, Special Projects, Global Finance
• Direct reports: N/A

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing and/or supporting the successful rollout of Global Finance Optimization (GFO) team initiatives and/or solutions. Supports the strategic direction, and management of assigned initiatives (process optimization, automation, legacy systems' decommissioning, implementation of new systems/tools) to ensure that projects and reviews are delivered meeting financial reporting needs and as agreed with the key stakeholders. Responsibilities also include data analysis and manipulation and; managing change management activities such as participant/user training, project communications; and business readiness activities.

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

Role

The Senior Manager will play a key role in ensuring stakeholders feel comfortable incorporating new processes / procedures / solutions into their businesses' operating activities, such as

The Senior Manager will succeed by obtaining, documenting, and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of Global Finance Processes. A critical success factor in this role will be the ability to establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders and stakeholder groups (e.g. Business and IT).

• Accountability for alignment of business processes/requirements with different workstreams
• Lead all aspects of diagnostic, design and implementation stages by working within cross-functional teams and facilitating working sessions and support target business groups to implement and operationalize initiatives
• Present recommendations/solutions to management including analysis of business processes, development of hypothesis, synthesized findings, and opportunities for improvement
• Support and oversight of testing strategy, test cases and results
• Assess current Finance processes to identify internal control weakness and opportunities to improve process efficiencies
• Managing the work assignments and deliverables of business analysts
• Manage and support change management activities including stakeholder communications and user training
• Practical project management knowledge (e.g. Agile) and experience working on projects that follow the software development life cycles (SDLC) would be an asset.
• Engage and/or participate in continuous interaction with Project Sponsors and Leads within Global Finance to ensure a clear understanding of their objectives and requirements.
• Participate in the design of 'To-Be' process flows and provide support on the rollout
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• Other ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure that solutions proposed, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, deal with tight deadlines, solve complex problems, and balance conflicting priorities
• Undergraduate degree in Business or equivalent
• Ability to lead/facilitate communications/working sessions with cross-functional groups
• A solid understanding of Global Finance's operations and processes is an asset
• Possess high level of self-awareness and the ability build and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience supporting change management and knowledge transfer related activities for Global Finance initiatives
• Change management experience is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in creating process flows and process mapping
• Ability to work under tight timelines with multiple inputs and deliver high quality outputs.
• Demonstrated experience driving deep-dive Finance process reviews, analysis and mapping
• A strong understanding of Global Finance's operations and processes
• Strong presentation skills and ability to influence stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Services industry and process management
• Ability to build and foster strong peer/partner/stakeholder relationships
• Must be a self-starter, performance oriented and drive for continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as member of a team

What's in it for you?

• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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