Manager, Procurement Special Projects

Requisition ID: 194224 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Manager, Procurement Special Projects is a key member of Procurement Insights and Analytics team, leading high-profile data driven projects with cross enterprise project teams to enable GPS to meet strategic objectives. This position requires excellent organizational skill, deep knowledge of Procurement’s value proposition and Bank of Nova Scotia’s (BNS) core business such as Virtual Cards as well as extensive experience in project execution. **Is this role right for you? In this role, you will**: - Define project objectives and scope, engage stakeholders from both within and outside GPS, develop detailed project plans, monitor and track progress, manage changes to the project scope and schedule, and attend leadership team meetings to provide project update; The individual is also responsible for developing and maintaining all project documentations such as designs, plans, schedule, proposals, requirements, presentations, monthly reports and RACI etc. The individual needs to be highly organized, detail oriented and has a strong sense of accountability. - Be the liaison between GPS, Business Product Manager and Accounts Payable Operations to drive visibility of Program achievements; equipped with knowledge of business programs, supplier onboarding process and procurement practice, the individual is expected to identify technology enhancement opportunities to automate process and to establish controls as well as to collaborate with Technology teams on implementing the enhancements - Play a role of conduit between Procurement data team and GPS Senior Leadership. The individual will produce PowerPoint documents regularly for senior leader meetings, which goes beyond Procurement Special Project. In addition to leveraging PPT and SharePoint key features and manipulating objects, the individual shall be capable of creating content that is compelling and aesthetically pleasing - Champion a high performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates team members by fostering an inclusive work environment; communicating vison/values/business strategy and managing succession and development planning for the team. **Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with**: - Bachelor’s degree in management, finance, or related field; master (MA or MSc) in business or related field preferred - Understand the objectives of procurement practices, such as business and strategic goal - Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with leadership team - Strong project management skills - Advanced technical skills in various data analytics tools, such as Excel, PowerBI - Strong problem solving and analytical skills - Knowledge of core banking products **What's in it for you?** - In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed - You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team - We offer a competitive rewards package: - Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching - Health Benefits from day one - You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community. - Your career matters You will have access to career development and progression opportunities. 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.