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Senior Manager, Process Design & Optimization

Scotiabank
Toronto, CAN
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Business process managementLean methodologySix SigmaDMAICProcess optimizationCost reduction and productivity improvement

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Role overview

The Process Design & Optimization team drives process excellence, productivity, and efficiency across the bank.

The Senior Manager connects strategy and execution through process expertise, analytical problem-solving, and change leadership to deliver operational improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on process management, Lean Six Sigma, and identifying, improving, and sustaining initiatives using DMAIC.
  • Assess, design, and implement improvements that streamline and connect cross-functional operations.
  • Define metrics to measure process effectiveness, productivity, and business results.
  • Influence middle management and executive leaders to adopt productivity improvements and champion change.
  • Lead process improvement engagements across Operations, IT&S, Retail & Wealth, and Corporate Functions, managing multiple waves or projects each year.
  • Coach and mentor team members and promote accountability, prioritization, and high-quality delivery.
  • Champion customer-focused improvements and support a superior customer experience.
  • Operate in line with risk appetite, controls, operational risk, regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, and conduct risk requirements.

Required qualifications

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, including expertise in cost reduction, productivity improvement, or process optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of business process management, Lean methodology, systems, tools, and DMAIC principles.
  • Experience leading small- to medium-scale change management and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills and ability to produce practical, sustainable solutions.
  • Ability to manage organizational change, align improvements to business objectives, and develop long-term strategies.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, including presentations to middle management and executive leadership.
  • Leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.

Assets

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and/or PMP designation is an asset.

Benefits and culture

  • The posting describes professional development opportunities, annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits beginning on the first day.
  • The employer describes an inclusive and accessible workplace.

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