Senior Manager, Project Management - Wealth Transformation

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Project Management, Wealth Transformation is a pivotal leadership role driving large-scale transformation and growth across Global Wealth Management (GWM), with a focus on International Wealth Management. You will partner with senior business leaders to deliver high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen regulatory excellence, and accelerate strategic growth. As a trusted advisor and execution leader, you will shape and manage end-to-end programs that advance GWM’s priorities, building strong governance frameworks and operational discipline. This role demands a strategic thinker and hands-on project leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is passionate about turning strategy into measurable business outcomes.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree with 7+ years’ related experience including experience in program / project management and productivity improvement
PMP certified or in the process of obtaining certification
Expertise in Portfolio/Program/Project Management methodologies, tools, and templates
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated leadership skills and critical thinking
The ability to manage multiple concurrent, high priority initiatives with senior audiences
A focus on results with strong interpersonal, problem-solving & stakeholder management skills
Strong negotiation & influencing skills to engage and influence stakeholders collaboratively at all levels of the organization
Effective written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities

Nice To Haves

Consulting experience is considered an asset
In-depth knowledge of Wealth Management businesses including International Wealth Management, operational processes, client journeys, and regulatory environment is an asset
Spanish language proficiency is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead program/project teams on complex and time sensitive International Wealth Management initiatives spanning business, strategy, operations, and regulatory, including engagement from multiple senior stakeholders across the Bank
Be accountable for the planning, execution, and timely delivery of programs/projects (with $1M plus budgets) & maintain alignment to business goals and strategies, applying a strategic-to-tactical approach
Plans and directs all aspects of the program / project including planning, scheduling, resource management, risk management, issue management, and decision management
Provide creative and integrated solutions to complex problems which balance scope, time and quality
Work closely with Program/Project teams, business teams, and other stakeholders globally to ensure momentum on deliverables & milestones
Effectively manage a wide variety of stakeholders including business, regional and in-country partners, technology teams, third‑party vendors, and consultants
Create, deliver, and present project artifacts to senior executives on program / project priorities, and key implementation updates, including leading steering committee meetings, operating committee meetings, inclusion of Wealth content in bank or divisional communications and tracking of expenditures against budget
Effectively and proactively manage financials, prepare funding requests & business cases in line with Finance and ePMO guidelines
Manage the business cases associated with key initiatives
Design program management framework, governance, and tools to ensure execution success while ensuring best usage of time
Champion continuous delivery improvement, such as using feedback forms, relationship building
Standardize and continuously modernize presentation templates & executive summary dashboards