Director, Strategic Program Management

Title: Director, Strategic Program Management - Montreal, QC Requisition ID: The Director, Strategic Program Management, Quebec oversees the execution of the Bank’s growth strategy in the Quebec market. The incumbent reports directly to the President, Quebec, and works in strong partnership with the Head of Strategy, Québec, with the Scotiabank QC leadership team and with key Scotiabank stakeholders nationally. The main responsibility is to ensure the successful execution of our Grow QC strategy through the planning, deployment, enablement and rigorous execution of key initiatives. Scope spans across all business lines operating in the province of QC (Canadian Banking, Wealth Management, Global Banking & Markets) as well as corporate functions supporting business lines (marketing, communications, HR, finance, risk, legal, etc.). Responsibilities Ensure that the portfolio of strategic initiatives remains aligned with our overall strategy and that the successful achievement of key results from our target OKRs correlates to the achievement of our stated objectives. Highlight divergences and work with the team to adjust where required Ensure optimal planning, resourcing and execution of initiatives that support our strategy. Manage and elevate resourcing discrepancies as required. Establish and maintain a clear and effective execution measurement and communication framework Ensure all initiatives under management will follow sound project management principles and governance structure. Align with the Enterprise Project Delivery framework as well as other enterprise/industry standards and best practices. Act as a key liaison between business groups to ensure continuous collaboration and shared outcomes. Manage a small team of project management professionals to ensure coherent execution and maximize direct/indirect P&L impact The team will manage a complex and diverse portfolio of strategic and operational initiatives with large number of interdependencies, often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners across all business lines and corporate functions. Typical programs involve multi-year and multi-phase execution phases requiring complex planning and execution cycles. Consolidate and report Quebec program/project status to business and functional stakeholders to monitor critical path, assess potential risks that could significantly impact project performance, and elevate critical issues up to senior management. Contribute to the formation of a highly disciplined execution culture within Scotiabank QC by defining, documenting and disseminating project management best practices, with the goal of standardizing methodology and enhancing execution discipline across Scotiabank’s Quebec business portfolio Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. Qualifications Bachelor´s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Systems Project Management Professions (PMP) or equivalent is considered an asset 10+ years of experience in managing team of project management professionals; including senior project managers Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, in French and English Strong knowledge and experience on project management methodologies Working knowledge of Banking and Wealth Management products and services, is desirable Excellent mastery of reporting and presentation tools; advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point is required. Experience with project/program management software and systems is a strong asset. Benefits The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers. A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development. Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills. An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success Travel: This role is based in our downtown Montreal office, and occasional travel within Quebec and to Toronto will be required. In addition to French, the successful candidate must also have sufficient knowledge of English, as the work involves interacting and collaborating regularly with groups and individuals based in Toronto, as well as constantly interacting with other people, including clients, who speak English, locally and elsewhere. Applicants must apply directly online to be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr