Is this role right for you? In this role you will: Define and execute the enterprise cloud modernization and migration strategy in partnership with all Business Line CIOs, technology executives, and business stakeholders.

Lead and coordinate large-scale application and platform migrations to public and hybrid cloud environments across multiple technology towers.

Build, lead, and develop a team of approximately 100 technology professionals, including a mix of full-time employees and strategic contractors.

Establish clear governance, tooling, standards, and repeatable migration patterns to enable consistent, high-quality delivery across portfolios.

Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, working directly with their organizations to plan, prioritize, and execute migration roadmaps.

Oversee vendor and partner relationships, including cloud service providers and systems integrators, ensuring value delivery, financial discipline, and contractual compliance.

Ensure cloud migrations meet security, resiliency, regulatory, and risk management requirements appropriate for a global financial institution.

Track and report progress, benefits realization, and key risks to senior technology leadership, adjusting strategy as required.

Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, automation, and developer experience to accelerate modernization outcomes.

Foster a solid culture of accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence across the cloud migration organization.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? Wed love to work with you if you have: Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.





Extensive experience leading large-scale cloud transformation or application modernization initiatives in complex enterprise environments.

Proven leadership experience managing large, diverse teams, including senior leaders and mixed FTE/contractor models.

Experience operating within regulated industries, with a strong appreciation for risk, control, and compliance requirements.

Experience within financial services or other highly regulated environments Advanced degree or relevant cloud certifications.

Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with executive stakeholders across large, matrixed organizations.

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 workplace 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. #LI-Hybrid

📌 Director & Head, Cloud Modernization & Migrations (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto