Title:  Manager, Enterprise Delivery Office, Governance

Requisition ID: 265385 

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

The role:

The Manager, Enterprise Delivery Office, Governance supports the execution and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, standards, and processes that enable effective, transparent, and aligned delivery. This role contributes to delivery effectiveness by supporting governance practices across programs, projects, and product releases and ensuring consistent application within assigned portfolios.

What will you do?

Project Leadership & Support

• Support governance execution by assisting in implementing enterprise delivery standards, processes, and frameworks within assigned projects and programs.
• Support Enterprise Delivery Framework uplift and continuous improvement, helping to simplify and fast-track project approvals and the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Support portfolio management activities for the Currency portfolio of projects, including planning, tracking, dependency management, and reporting across the portfolio.
• Contribute to roadmap delivery by supporting the execution of governance initiatives and improvements aligned to strategic delivery priorities.
• Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort, escalating improvement opportunities where appropriate.
• Monitor trends to stay informed of emerging delivery practices and contribute ideas for incremental improvements.

Delivery Management Skills

• Support framework maintenance by contributing to the development and ongoing maintenance of delivery methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Facilitate governance routines by coordinating and supporting governance forums, working sessions, and reporting cycles to enable informed decision-making.
• Track and report KPIs to monitor governance metrics and delivery indicators, providing insights to highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Leverage data to utilize delivery data and dashboards to support reporting, monitor adherence, and identify areas for improvement.
• Support tool usage to encourage effective use of delivery platforms and tools that improve transparency, reporting, and governance adherence.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, including preparation of executive-ready reporting and materials.
• Working knowledge of CA PPM (Clarity – Project & Portfolio Management) and related delivery and project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).
• Manage and support project financials and forecasting, including budgets, forecasts, accruals, and actuals.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with Business Sponsors, Technology teams, and delivery partners
• Collaborate across teams to ensure business outcomes and delivery objectives are achieved
• Support coordination across internal teams and external vendors
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery standards, tools, and ways of working
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team environment where diverse/inclusive perspectives are valued and team members feel supported to contribute effectively.

Controls, Risk & Culture

• Support adherence to Enterprise Delivery Frameworks, governance standards, and audit requirements
• Understand and apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day‑to‑day delivery activities
• Promote Scotiabank’s Values, Code of Conduct, and operational risk expectations

Role Dimensions

• Currency portfolio of technology and change initiatives within ScotiaTech 
• Enterprise programs supporting multi-region stakeholders
• Cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Business, Risk, Finance, and Operations
• Vendor and consulting spend support
• Oversight of multiple workstreams
• Adherence to enterprise governance, audit, and regulatory controls

What do you need to succeed?

• Post-secondary degree with 5+ years of experience in project management, governance, or related disciplines in financial services or similar complex environments.
• Working knowledge of delivery frameworks (e.g., Agile, hybrid, waterfall) and associated tools.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across stakeholders and teams.
• Experience supporting delivery or governance-related initiatives, including contributing to implementation and adoption activities.
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to project teams and stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, including executive-ready reporting and presentations.
• Hands-on experience with CA PPM (Clarity – Project & Portfolio Management) and other enterprise delivery tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials and forecasting (budgets, forecasts, accruals, and actuals).

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole
• Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does
• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones
• 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 and much more

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.