Senior Manager, Strategy Enablement
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About the Role
Scotiabank seeks a Senior Manager, Strategy Enablement to translate enterprise and technology strategic priorities into actionable plans and engagement approaches. The role requires 8-10+ years of experience in strategy enablement, business management, communications, or transformation.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of strategy enablement approaches that align leaders and teams to OCIO and enterprise priorities
- Develop and deliver integrated communications and engagement strategies that translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives
- Lead and execute leadership operating rhythms (e.g., town halls, leadership forums, offsites, reporting cycles) to drive alignment and visibility
- Partner with senior leaders and cross functional teams (e.g., HR, Strategy, Global Communications) to enable execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs
- Plan and coordinate internal and external leadership engagements, ensuring message alignment and consistency across audiences
- Lead OCIO employee engagement priorities and represent the function across ScotiaTech forums, partnering with peers to drive alignment and shared outcomes
- Execute communication strategies across key leadership and employee routines to ensure consistent, aligned messaging across ScotiaTech
- Own and manage the OCIO communications ecosystem (e.g., newsletters, Viva Engage, comms channels and mailboxes), ensuring consistent, high quality delivery across platforms
- Lead the monthly intake and aggregation of updates across teams, translating inputs into clear, consistent content across the communications ecosystem
- Develop executive ready materials, including presentations, briefing notes, and strategic updates for senior leadership and board level audiences
- Leverage insights and reporting provided by Business Operations & Insights to inform narrative, messaging, and engagement strategies
- Support change management and organizational initiatives by aligning communications, engagement plans, and leadership messaging
Requirements
- Relevant university degree in Business, Communications, Strategy, or Change Management
- 8–10+ years of experience in strategy enablement, business management, communications, or transformation
- Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate priorities into clear, actionable plans
- Excellent presentation, writing, and storytelling skills for senior leadership audiences
- Highly detail oriented and organized, with disciplined quality control under tight deadlines
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence across functions and leadership levels
- Strong planning, organization, and problem solving skills in a fast paced environment
- High adaptability and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and change
- Experience supporting leadership forums, employee/engagement initiatives, and operating cadences
- Data driven mindset with ability to derive insights and inform decisions
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams) and emerging AI tools to enhance productivity, insights, and content development
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The Role
- The Senior Manager, Strategy Enablement plays a critical role in translating enterprise, Technology, and Office of the CIO (OCIO) strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans and engagement approaches.
- This role involves partnering closely with senior leadership and cross functional stakeholders to drive alignment, enable execution, and strengthen organizational effectiveness through strategic communications, operating rhythms, and leadership enablement.
In this role you will:
- Lead the design and execution of strategy enablement approaches that align leaders and teams to OCIO and enterprise priorities.
- Develop and deliver integrated communications and engagement strategies that translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives.
- Lead and execute leadership operating rhythms (e.g., town halls, leadership forums, offsites, reporting cycles) to drive alignment and visibility.
- Partner with senior leaders and cross functional teams (e.g., HR, Strategy, Global Communications) to enable execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
- Plan and coordinate internal and external leadership engagements, ensuring message alignment and consistency across audiences.
- Lead OCIO employee engagement priorities and represent the function across ScotiaTech forums, partnering with peers to drive alignment and shared outcomes.
- Execute communication strategies across key leadership and employee routines to ensure consistent, aligned messaging across ScotiaTech.
- Own and manage the OCIO communications ecosystem (e.g., newsletters, Viva Engage, comms channels and mailboxes), ensuring consistent, high quality delivery across platforms.
- Lead the monthly intake and aggregation of updates across teams, translating inputs into clear, consistent content across the communications ecosystem (e.g., newsletters, Viva Engage, leadership reporting).
- Develop executive ready materials, including presentations, briefing notes, and strategic updates for senior leadership and board level audiences.
- Leverage insights and reporting provided by Business Operations & Insights to inform narrative, messaging, and engagement strategies.
- Support change management and organizational initiatives by aligning communications, engagement plans, and leadership messaging.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?
- Relevant university degree in Business, Communications, Strategy, or Change Management.
- 8–10+ years of experience in strategy enablement, business management, communications, or transformation.
- Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate priorities into clear, actionable plans.
- Excellent presentation, writing, and storytelling skills for senior leadership audiences.
- Highly detail oriented and organized, with disciplined quality control under tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence across functions and leadership levels.
- Strong planning, organization, and problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.
- High adaptability and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and change.
- Experience supporting leadership forums, employee/engagement initiatives, and operating cadences.
- Data driven mindset with ability to derive insights and inform decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams) and emerging AI tools to enhance productivity, insights, and content development.
- Experience in Financial Services, Technology, or large scale transformation initiatives is an asset.
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.
- Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment.
- 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.
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