Manager, Tds Portfolio Strategy - Toronto, Canada - TD Bank

TD Bank

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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401634BR

Technology Solutions

Toronto, ON

April 17, 2023

Company Overview

Department Overview

Building a World-Class, Diverse and Inclusive Technology Team at TD

We can't afford to be boring. Neither can you. The scale and scope of what TD does may surprise you.

The rapid pace of change makes it a business imperative for us to be smart and open-minded in the way we think about technology.

TD's technology and business teams become more intertwined as new opportunities present themselves. This new era in banking does not equal boring. Not at TD, anyway.

TD Business Management, Strategy and Governance covers all TD business management, governance and control functions.

Business and technology groups naturally team up to support a technology function leader or a segment CIO, with overall effectiveness as their guiding force.

Experts focus on four main areas: 1. Business Performance, Financial and Technology Strategy, Planning & Coordination 2. Operational Effectiveness 3. Portfolio Program & Project Governance and Oversight, and 4. Business Governance and Controls.

There's room to grow in all of it.

Job Description:

The TDS Portfolio Strategy & Governance (PS&G) is dedicated to the management and successful delivery of the TDS Change portfolio.

The PS&G team works with the greater TDS Data, Delivery & Innovation (DDI) teams to drive project delivery excellence through managing delivery risk, execution risk, and updating Senior Executives and the TDS SET member with items of note.

Reporting to the PS&G Senior Manager, the Manager ensures alignment between TDS and EPDE project methodologies, policies, and standards by enabling, actively participating in, and collaborating on various initiatives with the Enterprise Project Delivery Excellence (EPDE) team.

This position has a high level of direct interaction with project teams (PDL/PDM/Business Owner/Technology Lead), Executive Sponsors, Finance, Risk and other delivery and control partners.

This position will require an individual who can "think outside of the box" in terms of developing, communicating, sharing, implementing, and improving project methodology and governance processes, controls, and tools.

Finally, the individual will offer guidance and support to the Project Delivery Community throughout TDS including Portfolio Directors and Practice Leads.

Perform end to end oversight and governance of TDS projects
Review project documentation to ensure compliance with project objectives, benefits, budget, and timelines
Assist in the management and facilitation of the monthly Change Risk Forum and IIC (Initiative Investment Committee) meetings (TDS PIC)
Manage the TDS Project Portfolio budget to ensure adherence to plan, proactively raising any issues
Contribute to team development by sharing knowledge and experiences, leveraging best practices
Interact regularly with stakeholders including 1B, 2A, control partners, Finance, Technology, and others

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a combination of strategic planning and strategy development, largescale change management and communications in support of business objectives.
Demonstrated good judgment in dealing with sensitive situations and providing counsel to executives and management.
Strategic thinker, with experience managing work effort and key messaging with broader organizational strategies in mind.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with the practices, procedures and principles of project, program, and portfolio management.
Understanding of Wholesale banking businesses is an asset.
Team player who excels at delivering high quality work under tight timelines while maintaining a positive attitude.
Excellent communication and time management skills with a high energy level and proactive approach, including strong anticipatory skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Proven ability to develop strong business relationships with internal partners and be able to work in a fastpaced environment.
Advanced facilitation, presentation and active listening skills and exceptional writing skills.
Flexible and adaptable comfortable with ambiguity and a rapidly changing environment.

Additional Information

Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
Graduate degree would be an asset.

Hours

37.5

Inclusiveness

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.