Strategic Operations Project Manager Jobs in Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: 269019 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

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.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• 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 guidelines
  Manage 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

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Spanish language proficiency is considered an asset
• 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.

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.  
At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.