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Title: Director, Program Management The Director, Program Management reports into the VP, Delivery & Portfolio Management supporting a large-scale program within the Wealth Management portfolio. This role is accountable for the end-to-end and day-to-day management of the program including managing programobjectives, execution, risk mitigation, issue escalation and enablingactivities between governance, design, delivery, and support workstreams.As the Director, you will ensure program strategyand objectives are fulfilled within the established timelines and manage and mitigate risks. You will be responsible for implementing new ways of working and operating models, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within scope, on time, and within budget.

Project Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with ScotiaTech’s strategic goals and business objectives.

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leaders and our external consulting partner to define and drive the strategic roadmap of initiatives, identifying key opportunities and potential risks. Responsible for establishing and managing integrated plans in collaboration with the project delivery team. Consistently interact professionally with clients both in business and technology to manage project expectations and deliverables within allocated timelines and budget.

Risk Management: Implement robust project management methodologies and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful project delivery. Escalate critical issues and drive decision-making and accountability by supporting cross-functional executive and senior management forums to align on opportunities, challenges and required actions. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, technology teams, and external partners, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout project lifecycles.

Agile Leadership: Work in an agile delivery environment, drive maturity in Agile practices and effectively collaborate with product, engineering, business and other partners.

Resource Management: Manage project budgets, resource allocation,



and vendor relationships to optimize project outcomes while controlling costs.

Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure the quality of project deliverables, adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance project management practices and streamline processes.

Manage Priorities: Effectively manage changing priorities, project risks and issues along with impact and mitigation plans. Prepare and present regular project status reports and documentation to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making. Mentor and develop project management professionals within the team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

Build a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates the team by fostering an inclusive work workplace and using a coaching mindset and behaviours; and manage succession and development planning for the team. Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions Create an environment in which their team pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

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Management technology and change initiatives within ScotiaTech Cross‑functional engagement with Technology, Operations, HR, Finance, Risk, and Compliance Accountable for financial forecasting, cost controls, and budget adherence Management of multiple technical systems across the ScotiaTech ecosystem Ensures alignment with OSFI, FINTRAC, and Privacy/AML regulatory expectations Governance adherence to Enterprise Delivery Frameworks, Technology Standards, and Change Management controls Compliance with audit,



cybersecurity, operational risk, and conduct risk requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Project Management, or equivalent experience; MBA or PMP certification is a plus ~ Strong Project Management background with experience in Agile, hybrid, and waterfall programs, optimizing cross-team workflows for velocity and quality ~ Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with a track record of successfully managing complex technology transformation in banking or digital business sector, with specific experience in Wealth Management ~ Hands‑on experience in working in an agile delivery environment; Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, drive strategic change, and influence senior stakeholders ~ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills ~ Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills ~ Proven experience in strategic planning and portfolio management ~ Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the financial industry ~ 10+ years establishing and championing program governance, PMO practices, or agile delivery frameworks ~7+ years managing and developing high‑performing teams We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences Access to thousands of online and in‑person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more 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. 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 .

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