Chief Technology Governance Officer

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Tangerine Bank Full time
Job Overview

The Chief Technology Governance Officer is a pivotal role within Tangerine Bank, responsible for leading and managing core IT governance functions to ensure effective planning, execution, and operational oversight of the IT department.

This individual will report directly to the VP of Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance, aligning Tangerine's IT strategy with organizational goals and supporting IT leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chair the IT Steering Committee, coordinating agendas and fostering alignment with Tangerine's business goals to enhance accountability and performance of the IT department.
  • Implement governance frameworks that ensure compliance, risk management, and alignment with regulatory, Tangerine, and Scotiabank standards.
  • Assist IT Leadership in developing and monitoring KPIs that provide insights into IT performance, ensuring regular and transparent reporting for Tangerine's leadership.
  • Oversee the lifecycle of IT projects, ensuring alignment with Tangerine and Scotiabank standards in delivery, budget, and performance.
  • Manage IT Change Requests to optimize customer-facing availability and minimize risk, adhering to best practices and aligning with Tangerine and Scotiabank policies.
  • Lead financial oversight for IT, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting, while ensuring consistency with organizational guidelines.
  • Oversee contract management and vendor performance reviews, maintaining relationships with strategic partners and collaborating with Scotiabank's TPRM and Procurement for optimal terms.
  • Foster relationships with senior leaders, build meaningful internal and external partnerships, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of strategic priorities.
  • Create, socialize, and engage in executive-level communications to drive alignment on strategic priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve IT and business efficiency and support Tangerine's IT operations.
  • Understand and integrate the Bank's risk appetite and culture into daily activities and decision-making processes.
  • Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in technology governance, project management, or similar fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • ITIL, COBIT, CGEIT, PMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of IT Governance Frameworks, Agile and Waterfall Development.
  • Strong proficiency in MS O365, Confluence, ServiceNow, Jira, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Proven experience supporting senior IT leadership.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think long-term and align IT Governance and strategic technology initiatives with business goals.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills with a focus on driving high performance.
  • Risk Management: Expertise in identifying and mitigating risks related to technology and governance.
  • Proficiency in using KPIs and analytics to track and improve IT performance.

What We Offer:

  • 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 embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
  • 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.
  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits starting on day one.
  • Community Engagement - Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital, and more.

At Tangerine, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

$120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.



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