Director & Head Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Technology

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Director and Head reports into the VP, Delivery & Portfolio Management supporting the Enterprise Delivery Office (EDO) within technology. This is a multi-discipline experience requirement role that is primarily accountable for delivering the program portfolio within a CIO pillar, while other initiatives may be added as required to meet business objectives, ensuring alignment with Scotiabank’s business strategy.

Requirements

• Strong Project Management background with management experience, in both Agile and waterfall programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering large technology projects and programs.
• Proven track record for overseeing the strategic direction, implementation and overall success of large-scale complex programs in a portfolio.
• Strong understanding of multiple Infrastructure technologies (e.g., zOS, Hosting, Database, Middleware), running on different Mainframe, distributed and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing infrastructure operation teams
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, drive strategic change, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Enterprise Delivery Frameworks
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience and expertise with agile environment/methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Benefits

• Competitive rewards package
• Base salary
• Performance bonus
• Company matching programs on pension and profit sharing
• Paid vacation
• Personal & sick days
• Medical, vision, and dental