information technology (IT) director
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Director Technology Architecture and Transformation (Sr Principal Architect)
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December 16, 2024
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Scotiabank
Job details
Requisition ID: 208597Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Team The Enterprise Architecture team is pivotal in defining the technological and structural direction of the organization. Their mandate includes designing, developing, governing, and driving the global technology strategy for the Bank. The Role This role offers significant exposure, working closely with senior executives, business line leaders, and a diverse array of stakeholders. Responsibilities include assessing current capabilities and developing technology strategies that align with the company's business goals, ensuring IT systems and infrastructure deliver value and drive innovation. Additionally, the Senior Principal Architect (Director) will lead the execution of key initiatives, collaborating closely with technology teams to bring the strategy to fruition. What will you do? Strategy Development Work with Senior leadership, business partners and other technology stakeholders to develop vision, strategy and focus areas for transformation. Work with technology teams to understand current state gaps, future state capabilities needed and industry landscape Lead the prioritization and development of implementation roadmaps to address gaps and ensure solutions are in line with enterprise vision Transformational Leader Lead one or more large scale technology initiatives from inception to execution working with technology teams across the Bank Work with teams to develop viable business cases focusing on moving towards target state technology architecture and capabilities. Activities include target state reference architecture, gap analysis, initiative cost/benefit analysis, hardware/software costs, resource forecasting etc. Lead project workstreams, including leading problem-solving sessions, workshops and interviews with cross-functional and business line working team members and subject matter experts Provide guidance to project delivery teams to develop integrated project plans including adequate work breakdown structure, key inter-dependencies, milestones, and resource allocation Stakeholder Management Present and communicate with our CTO, engineering heads and other senior leaders on an ongoing basis to gather feedback, report progress and solve issues Work closely with technical teams and SMEs to ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget forecasts and deliver value identified at inception Work closely with non-technology teams including business lines, HR, Finance and Risk to ensure technology initiatives are meeting business needs and are integrated within the bank effectively People Leadership Lead and coach a high performing team of individuals Direct, motivate and develop the team, to ensure maximum contributions from each member and considering their professional growth Share knowledge and collaborate with others within the team and with other teams across the Bank to ensure effective delivery of projects What do you need to succeed? 5-7 years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy or technology/architecture leadership is preferred, including significant experience as a Project Lead or Engagement Manager. Focus on technology consulting in the banking domain is an asset. Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic business environment Superior interpersonal skills, leadership, and influential capabilities Self-motivated; work both independently and collaboratively with multi-functional teams, as both a leader and member Prior experience and deep knowledge within the technology domain is a must (e.g., IT & Digital strategy, operating model, enterprise architecture, complex technology delivery, IT innovation) Good knowledge of the specific technology challenges relevant to Banking industry with a sound understanding of current banking business trends and their implications for technology Exceptional pl
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LocationToronto, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2025-01-15
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