Senior Manager, Project Management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers within the Global HR PMO to drive HR modernization initiatives.
• Drive awareness and adoption of project management disciplines and governance across Global HR.
• Partner with the HR PMO Director to drive process improvement and PMO evolution.
• Manage project assignment, resourcing, and capacity planning for direct reports.
• Ensure effective communication and status reporting regarding scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues.
• Build a high-performance environment by fostering an inclusive work culture and implementing people strategies.
• Ensure all activities comply with governing regulations, internal policies, and risk management frameworks.

Requirements

• PMP certification and 5+ years of business experience.
• 2+ years of direct people management experience, preferably in a PMO environment.
• 5+ years of experience running complex projects, ideally within an IT environment.
• Expert familiarity with project management disciplines and tools.
• Excellent organizational, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and act as a proactive self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of banking or financial institutions.
• Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) is considered a significant asset.

About the Company

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 capital markets.