Senior Manager Project Management - Global Wealth Transformation & Growth Strategy PMO

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Project Management – Global Wealth Transformation & Growth Strategy PMO is a pivotal leadership role driving large-scale transformation and growth across Global Wealth Management (GWM). You will partner with senior business leaders to deliver high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen next gen. technologies excellence, and accelerate strategic growth by supporting innovation projects such on AI to aid alignment with growth objectives and add measurable value realization. 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
Proven experience managing complex AI, GenAI, machine learning, or data-driven initiatives from strategy through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable value realization
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including business leaders, data scientists, AI engineers, technology teams, risk, legal, and change management stakeholders to deliver successful AI solution
Strong understanding of AI governance, responsible AI principles, privacy, security, compliance, and risk management considerations within regulated enterprise environments
Experience driving organizational adoption of AI solutions through supporting development of change management strategies, stakeholder communications, training plans, and benefits realization frameworks to maximize business impact.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead program/project teams on complex and time sensitive initiatives spanning business, strategy, operations, and emerging technologies, 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 manages a wide variety of stakeholders and key players including business & technical 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 guidelinesManage 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