Title:  Senior Manager, Application Development

Requisition ID: 230173

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

The Global Performance Measurement Team is responsible for deploying, managing and maintaining performance measurement solutions which include Planning and Forecast applications, and Financial Information Systems within Scotiabank catering to various business lines and enterprise finance functions

The Senior Manager leads the FIS team in providing cost-efficient, effective, and timely development (i.e. systems enhancements), user testing, implementation, administration, maintenance, and production support for IT&S Finance systems to meet the financial information management needs of IT&S Finance and the broader IT organization. The incumbent leads the identification, assessment, and evaluation of technology solutions and opportunities to support IT&S Finance's objectives and plays a key project management role in delivering on the team's priorities. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining best practices and procedures and oversees the management and completion of special projects, ad hoc analysis, and reporting requests.

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

• Lead and project manage financial systems initiatives and projects, by:
• Identifying, prioritizing and managing project plans (e.g. user agreements and sign-offs, resource requirements and key deliverables)
• Developing business case proposals, steering committee or executive management presentations
• Gathering requirements across pertinent user and stakeholder groups 
• Designing system solutions and gaining acceptance from key stakeholders
• Providing a leadership and champion role in change management, communication and training regarding newly developed, acquired or enhanced financial system initiatives
• Lead the identification, assessment, and evaluation of technology solutions to support IT&S Finance
• Manage systems production, administration, and maintenance for assigned IT&S Finance and IT&S systems, including:
• Maintaining high quality and reliability in performance, availability, capacity, timeliness and connectivity of systems and reporting
• Ensuring consistency and integration between the various financial measurement systems and reporting
• Participating in the review of critical system problems and recommending viable solutions
• Developing, maintaining and managing efficient and reliable production processes
• Managing the resolution of system and reporting performance and connectivity issues
• Execute ongoing process and service re-design and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with peers, IT&S Area clients, and vendors on projects
• Provide strong leadership to motivate and develop individual and team performance

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

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python. 

• Strong SQL skills for querying and optimizing relational and OLAP databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL) with 8-10 years of experience preferred. 

• 5+ years of experience with reporting tools such as Power BI or Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE). 

• Experience with MS SQL Server (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) and related applications. 

• Working knowledge of Financial Management tools (Oracle Hyperion Planning, Oracle Business Intelligence, etc.) and IT Financial Management tools (Apptio, vRealize, etc.) is preferred 

• Experience in Reporting tools such as Power BI, OBIEE - 5 years 

• Working knowledge of financial management and reporting processes 

• Ability to work independently, solving complex issues with creative and innovative solutions. 

• Finely tuned leadership skills, effective communication abilities (both verbal and written), with a client-focused service orientation 

• Ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality results under very tight deadlines; continuously assess priorities and business requirements, and balance between regular deliverables and project work 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with peers and superiors across organizational lines, and show negotiating tact and diplomacy in achieving objectives 

What's in it for you? 

• 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 employee 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 each 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.