Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations plays a critical leadership role within the Enterprise Data & AI Technology organization. This organization drives data-enabled decision making, AI innovation, and technology modernization across the Bank, requiring exceptional communication, financial stewardship, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined execution. As a central operational hub, the Senior Manager orchestrates activities across internal teams—including Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Third-Party Risk Management—providing the necessary inputs, reviews, and documentation to keep complex processes moving forward. This role is essential to ensure that strategies and initiatives across Data & AI are delivered effectively, in alignment with governance standards and the Bank’s overall strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Technology
• 5yrs of professional experience across Project Management, Finance, Operations, Contract Management and Strategy within a technology-driven organization
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and confident working with financial data. Strong analytical capability and understanding of financial processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communicator with a proven track record of clearly presenting insights and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership; adept at tailoring messaging and delivery to suit different audiences
• Results-oriented self-starter with a bias toward action, capable of navigating complex, large-scale organizations and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships; experienced in stakeholder engagement within matrixed environments
• Highly curious and eager to learn, bringing an adaptable and creative mindset to problem-solving
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders Finance Procurement, HR, Technology leadership, and business teams.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative in driving technology optimization and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plays a critical role in supporting day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting processes. This role serves as a central point of coordination between Finance, Procurement, Technology Operations, helping to maintain strong financial controls and streamline operational workflows.
• Support and foster strong cross‑functional collaboration across Procurement, Third Party Risk Management teams for contract execution and minimize delays.
• Review, rationalize, and optimize technology service and resource contracts, working closely with procurement, finance, and legal partners.
• Support and contribute to Data and AI communication strategies within the broader organization such as tech blogs, newsletters, and releases
• Support strategic planning cycles, leadership offsites, and transformation programs.
• Document decisions, action items, and dependencies arising from meetings, ensuring clear follow‑through and timely closure.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end invoice lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and maintenance of an up‑to‑date invoice tracking repository.
• Support Finance with accurate financial records, reconciliations, and tracking tools to support operational budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist in annual budgeting and mid‑year planning cycles by consolidating financial input from business and technology partners
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support operational decision‑making.
• Support Finance to provide resource hiring forecasts across Data & AI.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations
• 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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior