About the role

  • Senior Director driving critical integration programs at Equitable Bank, challenging traditional banking with innovative solutions. Play a pivotal role in managing cross-functional decision-making and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and continuously refine end‑to‑end program plans, governance routines, and cross‑functional execution rhythms.
  • Translate complex integration requirements into structured workplans, simplifying interdependencies, and ensuring every team understands their path to success.
  • Craft high‑impact executive updates, steering materials, and insights that cut through complexity and influence decision‑making at the most senior levels.
  • Maintain an unwavering focus on timelines, milestones, and outcomes ensuring the program stays aligned, on track, and value‑focused.
  • Proactively identify risks, issues, and bottlenecks across workstreams and lead cross‑functional problem‑solving to resolve them.
  • Foster strong working relationships across Retail Banking, Technology, Risk, HR, Finance, and Legal to keep execution tightly aligned.
  • Embed best practices, structure, and repeatable processes to strengthen the Bank’s integration muscle for future opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Project management certifications (PMP, PgMP, Lean, Prosci) considered an asset
  • 10 -15+ years leading large‑scale transformation or integration programs in banking or financial services
  • Deep understanding of how banking functions operate and interact across the enterprise
  • Expertise in program/project management tools, methodologies, governance routines, and dashboards
  • Strong analytical ability to turn data into insights and insights into action
  • Proven ability to mobilize and influence senior stakeholders in matrixed environments
  • Natural driver mindset: organized, proactive, and able to create momentum across large groups
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, relationship‑building, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
  • Vocal, articulate, and persuasive communicator capable of influencing decisions at senior levels
  • Structured, first‑principles thinker able to simplify complex problems and identify root causes
  • Fast learner who quickly absorbs new information, concepts, and operating models
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentation capability
  • Strong interpersonal presence - credible, empathetic, and effective at managing diverse personalities

Benefits

  • 💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
  • ✨ Market leading RRSP match program
  • 🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
  • 📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • 👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
  • 🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
  • 🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
  • 🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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