Requisition ID: 221042

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

 

The individual is responsible for managing a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison among various stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and to recommend technical / business solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals. To achieve this, the individual will direct a team of IT Managers and professionals responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of IT business solutions for a major function or business line.

Working with an advanced level of expertise, the individual is responsible for the full development life cycle, management of projects/programs, and the direction of technical and business resources within the IT business line.
 
The individual will effectively manage and supervise departmental and project staff by setting performance expectations, monitoring performance, providing performance feedback including the preparation of performance appraisals, and as needed, providing counsel and coaching, and arranging for formal training. This also includes the recruitment of qualified development staff.

 

The individual will participate in long-range strategy planning and manage policy development to address complex business issues.

 

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

 

Manage and run EA Governance function and related tasks including the oversight and management of the Enterprise Architecture Portal as well as related governance tooling. Manages the end-to-end coordination of Architecture Standards and Architecture Review Boards and Chief Architects Council including the production and follow up on meeting minutes, issue logs and agendas. Provides guidance to the relevant IT areas for technology standards and direction. Facilitate the exception handling, review and approval process in the management of technology standards. Assists in the development of the right processes, artefacts, roles and responsibilities in the interactions within the Architecture community and other stakeholders like procurement and finance Works with the larger organization teams to integrate architecture processes with SDLC, finance, procurement and other processes Provides the right data for Architecture performance and reporting management Develops and maintains strong relationships with both internal and external partners and team members.

 

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

 

A minimum of 10-15 years of IT and business/industry work experience.

Knowledge and experience with systems, including both existing technologies and new innovations.

Business acumen and experience, with an understanding of vision, financial objectives, business functions, core processes, and the strategic significance of projects in relation to Scotiabank's goals, as well as the implications of project interactions and changes.

Process knowledge and experience in areas such as scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and systems design.

A solid background in project management in highly complex technology projects.

Experience in vendor management, which includes contract negotiations and oversight of outsourcers.

Familiarity with managing offshore resources.

In-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, and techniques applicable to planning, managing, and implementing software projects and programs.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

 

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. Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

 
Work arrangements: Hybrid
 
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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.