Senior Program Manager

Contract Duration: 12 months (Chance of Extension) Location: Toronto/Hybrid- 3 to 4 days in office (Hybrid - days in office to TBD), 1 day out the week is remote (could change based on business needs) Schedule Hours: 37.5 / hours, 9pm-5pm EST Story Behind the Need: Moving from Ion to Murex for FX and money market; this is a $10M program - candidates who have no experience with a large, budgeted program may not be a fit. The successful candidate would lead and manage the full program end-to-end, providing oversight at the highest level. The deadline and end date when the team needs to be off the Ion system is by December 28, 2026. Candidate Value Proposition: This opportunity offers valuable exposure to senior management while providing the chance to collaborate closely with two key vendors, Murex and the System Integrator. It also presents the experience of working within one of the top five banks, allowing you to contribute to large-scale initiatives in a highly recognized and respected financial institution. Role Responsibilities / Typical Day in Role: Vendor management: management of the deliverables and the outcomes of the vendor Project Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with Scotia Tech’s strategic goals and business objectives. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, technology teams, and external partners, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout project lifecycles. 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 opportunities, challenges and required actions. Effective Communication: Consistently interact professionally with clients both in business and technology to manage project expectations and deliverables within allocated timelines and budget. Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure the quality of project deliverables, adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Manage Priorities: Effectively manage changing priorities, project risks and issues along with impact and mitigation plans. Facilitate change requests for major impact on scope, schedule, resourcing, and budget. Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills: 8-10 + years’ project management experience Hands-on experience with Murex and experience in Treasury and Capital market required 10+ years of experience with demonstrated executive presence and proven delivery leadership Experience managing projects with budgets of $10 million or more (smaller budget programs may not be a fit) Nice-To-Have Skills: Experience in other Top 5 banks / FIs - mutual funds, insurance companies, etc. Previous Scotiabank experience ION experience is preferred, not required Educational Requirements: Post-secondary education is nice-to-have, hands-on experience preferred PMP or equivalent certification preferred Best VS. Average Candidate: The best candidate would bring hands-on experience with Murex, along with strong expertise in both Treasury and Capital Markets. They would have proven experience as a delivery lead, demonstrating the ability to drive complex initiatives from planning through execution. Experience with ION platforms would be a significant asset, complemented by strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and effectively communicate with business and technology teams across all levels of the organization. Interview Process: 1st Round: 30 minutes | Teams / Virtual | Interview with HM 2nd Round: 60 minutes | In-Person | Hiring Manager & Director Focused discussion on delivery leadership experience, exposure to Murex, Treasury, and Capital Markets, and experience managing complex programs. This round will also assess cultural fit and stakeholder management capabilities 3rd Round: 60 minutes | In-Person | VP

Lead and manage a $10M end-to-end program migrating from Ion to Murex for FX and money markets. Responsibilities include vendor management, strategic leadership of cross-functional teams, and high-level stakeholder engagement to ensure delivery by December 2026.

Requires 10+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of managing budgets over $10 million. Must have hands-on experience with Murex, Treasury, and Capital Markets.

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• Murex
• Treasury
• Capital Markets
• Vendor Management
• Project Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Budget Management
• Executive Presence
• Delivery Leadership
• ION Platform
• Strategic Direction
• Cross-functional Team Management
• Change Request Management

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Consulting
• Software

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

4 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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