Senior Manager, Go PMO

Requisition ID: 206145

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

The Senior Manager, GO PMO is responsible for leading the financial plan and governance of the Global Operations' strategic investment spend.
Key responsibilities of the mandate include i) Strategic Investment Portfolio (SIP) financial intelligence and insights ii) monitoring spend & execution as well as governance of initiatives through the investment lifecycle iii) review of business cases from across the business lines in Global Operations

The overall accountabilities support decision making by senior and executive management and key stakeholders within and outside the Division.

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

• Facilitate and support the development and approval of business cases as well as post implementation reviews, by working closely with GO stakeholders.
• Lead the business case review and challenge by working closely with EBI Finance, Governance Stakeholders & GO Finance to ensure project cost and benefits are properly represented and aligns to GO Strategic objectives.
• Focus on improving project forecast accuracy to ensure the SIP envelope utilization is fully optimized; Work with partners such as EPMO, Productivity and Finance on monthly reporting.
• Maintain processes to meet / exceed all project governance standards as developed by the Divisional and Executive Project Management Offices and audit.
• Monitor GO initiatives and ensure the effective use of the enterprise standard tools and adherence to EPMO project standards by all GO project functions.
• Monthly data driven portfolio reporting & dashboards including project health, status, risks, issues, benefits, etc. to provide transparency around project execution and support decision-making.
• Continuously challenge existing processes and standards within and outside the team
• Respond to ad-hoc requests as required.

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

• University degree (preferably MBA, or finance/business)
• Minimum of 5-10 years of working experience
• Excellent analytical skills with a solid understanding of project performance measurement tools/criteria are essential, as is a demonstrated ability to conceptualize problems and clearly apply analytical techniques for evaluating investments to make meaningful recommendations to Senior Management.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal). The incumbent also requires strong organizational, managerial, interpersonal and communication abilities
• Expert knowledge of MS applications (Work, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management principles
• Demonstrated relationship management expertise
• Knowledge of BNS systems (CAPPM, Smart Stream) is an asset

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!
  

Working location condition: 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.