Title:  Senior Manager, Strategic Planning

Requisition ID: 250217

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

The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning provides strategic and operational, business planning support under the Director, Strategic Support Canadian banking working closely with VP- Strategy and Planning, SVP-Transformation Office (TO) and serves as a key partner to the broader Chief Operating Officer (COO) team. The role enhances the effectiveness of the strategic support function by driving alignment on priorities, strengthening operating rhythms, and enabling clearer, faster decision‑making across Canadian Banking.

Working closely with the Strategy and Planning and Transformation Office (SPTO) leadership team, the Senior Manager provides structure, insights, and coordination that elevate execution, reinforce governance, and help build the foundations for sustained success.

In this role, you will

Executive Support & Priority Management

• Anticipate SPTO needs, manage workflows, and ensure focus on the most critical strategic and operational priorities.
• Provide high‑quality synthesis, insights, and recommendations to support effective and timely decision‑making.
• Track actions, risks, and dependencies to drive disciplined follow‑through on commitments.

Governance & Leadership Forum Management

• Support planning and execution of SPTO leadership forums, including LT meetings, offsites, and decision‑making sessions.
• Work closely with the Director, Strategic Support to coordinate CB‑head level governance (e.g., MPC, management meetings, quarterly offsites).
• Ensure governance routines are structured, outcome‑driven, and aligned with business priorities.

Operating Rhythm & Process Optimization

• Establish and maintain predictable operating cadences that enhance transparency, accountability, and consistent delivery.
• Support initiatives to drive simplification and optimization of processes, reduce friction and accelerate execution.
• Collaborate closely with the Transformation Office to embed operational excellence practices.

Strategic Mechanisms (OKRs, QBRs, Prioritization)

• Support SPTO to operationalize OKRs, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and prioritization frameworks within the COO organization.
• Manage the CB Resolution Room, owning the set-up, updates and consistency of content and the execution of CB-wide events
• Monitor progress, highlight risks, and ensure strategic mechanisms drive alignment and measurable outcomes.

Communication, Alignment & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Strengthen information flow and collaboration across teams, business lines, and partner functions.
• Work with Communications & Change Management to ensure messaging is timely, consistent, and aligned with COO and CB priorities.
• Develop and own key documentation to communicate the SPTO strategy, roadmaps and execution
• Promote a culture of shared accountability and “win as one team” execution across partner groups.

Reporting, Insights & Performance Visibility

• Manage end-to-end tracking of SPTO KPIs, ensuring benefits, timelines, dependencies and drivers are accurately monitored and reported for timely leadership review and discussion.
• Ensure all reporting mechanisms are accurate, timely and grounded in strong data-driven insights to support informed decision-making across the SPTO and COO portfolios.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and manage strong working relationships with senior leaders, Strategy & Planning, Transformation Office, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholders to advance the SPTO’s agenda and deliver business priorities.

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

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Highly skilled in designing and maintaining operating rhythms, governance routines, and structured processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a strong sense of narrative and executive readiness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; comfortable working with data and performance metrics.
• Outstanding delivery and ability to get things done.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• Minimum Bachelors degree (Business degree preferred)
• Exceptional MS Excel and Powerpoint skills

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.  
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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.