Senior Manager, Business Operations & Insights

About the role

The Senior Manager, Business Operations & Insights will support the OCIO Business Management function and drive data‑driven decision‑making for ScotiaTech priorities. You will partner with senior leaders to provide a consistent view of performance, workforce capacity, and financial health.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, reporting dashboards, and executive materials to showcase business performance.
• Manage workforce planning and headcount forecasting, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and run‑rate tracking in collaboration with Finance.
• Consolidate reporting inputs across teams into a single, accurate performance view.
• Translate complex financial, workforce, and operational data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools such as dashboards, scorecards, and KPI trackers.
• Run core business cadences, including monthly reporting cycles and leadership reviews.
• Drive initiative tracking, execution discipline, and alignment on milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Standardize templates, streamline workflows, and enhance data collection processes.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to improve reporting efficiency while maintaining strong controls.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 8‑10+ years of experience in business management, financial planning, workforce planning, or reporting/analytics.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, headcount planning, and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Purpose‑driven, inclusive, high‑performing culture.
• Opportunities to influence strategic priorities across the organization.
• Access to advanced analytics and AI tools.