Senior Manager, Executive Planning

Requisition ID: 203740

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

What you'll be doing.

The Senior Manager, Leadership works closely with the Director, Leadership Executive Development, to ensure alignment of development programs and effective communication of the Leadership Strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening the organization's leadership capability by supporting the advancement of Leadership priorities and the objectives of the all-Bank leadership strategy. You will be accountable for the creation of key content and coordination of team deliverables to Executives as presented to the Bank's Human Capital Committee (HCC) and the Human Capital and Compensation Committee of the Board (HCOB). This responsibility entails meticulous preparation of executive ready materials delivered under tight deadlines.

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.
• Supports the leadership development strategy, executing applicable executive planning and talent movement items.
• End-to-end ownership of deliverables to Executive Committees
  • Manage the development and delivery of monthly Human Capital Committee (HCC) materials and Leadership-related materials for the Human Capital and Compensation Committee of the Board (HCOB)
  • Play a key role in setting the agenda and informing the annual work plan for HCC meetings
  • Lead the project management of HCC/HCOB deliverables, facilitating the review process with VP, Leadership & Talent Management and SVP, Talent Strategy. Coordinate final reviews and approval process with CHRO and CEO
  • Build and leverage strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., HRBPs, Total Rewards and the Secretary's Department), collaborating to ensure high quality deliverables, appropriate for an executive level audience are executed with attention to detail and in a timely manner
  • Design, develop and implement leadership initiatives and processes targeted to the Bank's senior management, including inputting into senior executives' succession planning process
  • Manages the Bank's succession planning process, including proposing enhancements that strengthen the process, recommendation of actions to accelerate the development of successor and the identification of a viable and diverse high-potential talent
  • Deliver on ad hoc leadership requests/outcomes from HCC/HCOB to advance the Bank's leadership strategy
  • Implement efficiencies to streamline existing processes for committee deliverables
• Define and implement the communications strategy for Leadership initiatives
  • Develop communications roadmap and support on strategic direction of Leadership strategy initiatives
  • Advise on strategy / project management / communications approach for multiple complexes, simultaneous, interconnected Leadership Strategy initiatives aimed at developing high-potential employees
  • Lead the design and development of content (e.g., presentations, speaking notes, etc.) for Leadership-related strategy sessions
  • Ensure communications align with the global Leadership Strategy / Bank Strategy and reflect consistent messaging and style across various initiatives
  • Ensure communications are clear, concise, consistent, and executive-ready to enhance understanding, engagement, and are conveyed appropriately to stakeholders to support for the Bank's Leadership priorities
  • As required, provide communication support, including (but not limited to): research, writing, editing, planning, and measurement of key messages, presentations, speaking notes etc.
  • Oversee maintenance and management of department communication vehicles including Leadership SharePoint sites and Diligent Boards
• Maintain a network of subject matter experts to sustain leadership as a competitive advantage
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to provide subject matter expertise / advice and leverage relationships with groups including HR Business Partners, Audit, Secretary's Department, and Total Rewards etc.
  • Sustain an external network of industry leaders and subject matter experts to stay abreast of best-in-class business practices in Leadership Development
  • Inform and advise on best practices in the fields of human capital management, communications, and leadership in order to contribute to the advancement of the Bank's leadership agenda
• Partner with Director, Leadership(s) to drive leadership agenda across the enterprise
  • Develop and manage calendar of leadership activities across the enterprise identifying opportunities to further engage leaders and showcase the leadership brand
  • With Leadership Development team, develop targeted top talent leadership engagement opportunities
• 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.

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

• Minimum 5 years' experience planning and developing communications/presentations for executive audiences
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing, developing and implementing strategic initiatives for global and/or financial services organizations
• Experience with complex / ambiguous / ad hoc situations requiring out of the box solutions, executed with minimal direction and guidance; situations may include working under aggressive time pressures and/or against competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills with ability to apply quantitative analysis to outcomes/trends to assess opportunity for continuous improvement from concept to execution
• Strong project management skills: demonstrated ability to motivate a team and design, develop and implement multiple enterprise-wide projects concurrently within time, cost, and quality constraints
• Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging leadership development strategies as well as latest best practice research
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with MS Office: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Advanced degree specializing in Leadership, Organizational Change, Business, or Strategy (e.g., MBA); and/or
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

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.