Title:  Director, Lean Six Sigma

Requisition ID: 250037 

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

The Director, Lean Six Sigma Process Design, will lead strategic transformation initiatives focused on re-engineering critical business processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance customer experience. This is a senior leadership role requiring expertise in process optimization, change management, and stakeholder engagement within a complex, regulated financial environment.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will be driving:   

• Analyze and redesign processes: Conduct in-depth analysis of existing processes to identify areas for improvement across business units. This includes using focus groups, interviews, and time studies to collect both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Develop strategies: Shape the operational landscape by creating process blueprints and roadmaps that align with company modernization and business strategies.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities.
• Design future-state processes leveraging best practices, technology, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive process redesign roadmap.
• Align process improvements with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior executives, operations teams, and technology partners.
• Facilitate workshops and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with project managers and technology teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and report on key milestones.
• Drive adoption of redesigned processes through training and communication plans.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during transition.

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

• 10+ years in process improvement, operations strategy, or business transformation.
• Proven experience leading large-scale process redesign initiatives in financial services.
• Expertise in process re‑engineering methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, TO‑BE design)
• Strong knowledge of banking regulatory and compliance requirements (AML/ATF, privacy, operational risk)
• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks, audit readiness, and governance practices
• Ability to embed digital levers (automation, analytics, AI‑assisted workflows) into process design
• Strategic thinking and ability to set a 12–24-month transformation roadmap
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage change adoption at scale
• Inclusive leadership: attract, develop, and retain diverse talent
• Results‑oriented with a focus on benefits realization and measurable outcomes
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• PMP or Agile certifications preferred.

 What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity & ownership, encourages pragmatic creativity (i.e. true innovation), and celebrates success!
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision and dental benefits that start from day one and much more!

**Please note this is a contract of 12 months 

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.