Title:  Director, Change Management, Training & Communication

Requisition ID: 260186 

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

As part of the Global Finance Strategic alignment with the new all bank strategy, the Director, Change Management, Training and Communication is responsible for leading the change management initiatives related to the Financial Planning & Analysis modernization program and enterprise-wide implementation of Anaplan.

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

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support the FP&A modernization program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify change impacts and develop adoption success plans.
• Ensure alignment of change management activities with the overall program objectives.
• Engage with finance and enterprise-wide business partners to understand their needs and concerns related to Anaplan implementation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to support timely delivery and smooth transitions.
• Provide regular updates, timely and appropriate escalations to the VP and other senior leaders on change management progress and challenges.
• Design and deliver training programs to support the adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Develop training materials and resources to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
• Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed about change initiatives.
• Create communication materials, including presentations, newsletters, and emails, to convey key messages.
• Build and lead a high-performing change management team and foster an inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

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

• Extensive experience with change management and transformational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies.
• Extensive experience interacting with senior executives and managing relationships with key contacts inside and outside the Bank.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic business environment.
• Ability to break a problem into logical parts with structured thinking.
• Superior leadership, interpersonal, and strategic influencing skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team.
• Exceptional planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed relationship management skills to effectively manage relationships across the Bank, and with external vendors.
• Exceptional presentation and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge with MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day. 
• 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 are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

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.