Director, Technology Portfolio Management

Requisition ID: 221770

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

Contributes to the overall success of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCIO) globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Management and oversight for delivery of a portfolio of initiatives focused on technology and cybersecurity risks, ensuring that the deliverables align with strategic priorities.

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

• Collaborate with business SMEs and technology teams to create platform roadmaps that align and assist in moving business strategies forward.

• Lead effective Program-level reporting in alignment with the defined program governance structure to ensure risks, decisions and mitigation plans for initiatives are effectively communicated.

• Partner with the Portfolio Governance teams in prioritization / planning exercises for all application and security programs.

• Project engagements crossing multiple organizational and geographic boundaries and often involve external suppliers and contractors.

• Present the state of their Portfolio in regular and ad hoc cadence to VPs / SVP, business partners and ad hoc at the EVP level.

• Engage with the engineering and design teams to help determine the best technical implementation methods as well as a reasonable implementation schedule to launch products on a regular basis.

• Strong analytical Business Case writing skills coupled with the ability to sell/gain funding approval from the multiple line of business CIOs/CFOs.

• 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 their 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.

• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

• Understand and keep up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and innovative solutions across the industry.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 10+ years of hands-on working experience in IT Project Management

• 5+ years of hands-on working experience in leading diverse and global teams across geographies & time zones.

• Excellent communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English.

• Demonstrate effective influence and negotiation skills.

• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual / critical thinking, thought leadership, strategic planning and project delivery/execution skills.

• Experience delivering excellent results in a large, complex and global environment with a mix of emerging, current and legacy technology.

• PMP in good standing

What's in it for you?

• 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.

• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.

• 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!

Work arrangements: Hybrid

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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.