Senior Director Info. Security Strategy & Portfolio

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

22727

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

23-Sep-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Information technology

A career as a Senior Manager, Information Security Portfolio and Strategy means playing an advisory and influential role to optimize portfolio management and prioritize the bank’s information security initiatives in alignment with best practices. It also means contributing to the strategic vision, defining new approaches, and optimally managing information security projects. Additionally, you will contribute to the bank’s transformation in capacity management and execution performance.

Your job

Develop and implement strategic planning and cross-functional vision for information security initiatives
Coordinate, prioritize, and manage the interdependencies of various initiatives across different information security teams and departments
Monitor, measure, and communicate the health status of the information security portfolio
Manage the budget for the information security project portfolio and provide recommendations to various decision-making bodies.
Ensure communication and appropriate change management with stakeholders on safety priorities and progress
Optimize the use of portfolio resources to achieve sector objectives, in line with the bank’s key priorities
Represent the information security sector in bank-wide portfolio governance forums
Consolidate and harmonize all security strategies within the sector into a unified and understandable framework
Establish a common practice within the team, encompassing communication and change management activities.

Your team

The IT and Operations sector is made up of more than 5,500 experts who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Enterprise Architecture and Information Security sector, you will be part of a large team of about forty colleagues and report to the Chief Director of the Information Security Office. Our team stands out for its fun, supportive atmosphere and its quality of delivery and collaboration with other teams. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to enhance your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your craft and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as Udemy, the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

Completed bachelor’s degree related to the field, and ten years of relevant experience, or completed master’s degree related to the field, and eight years of relevant experience
Experience in portfolio implementation.
Experience in team management.
Knowledge of information security is an asset
Ability to simplify issues, risks, and business objectives
Ability to understand the business realities of the sectors involved
Influential leadership with a highly developed political sense
Ability to rally stakeholders towards common goals
Cooperate effectively, be accountable, and be part of the solution.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Agile Communication Continuous Improvement Cybersecurity Decision Making Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Influence others Managerial Courage Mobilization Portfolio Management Problem Solving Strategy Analysis Strategy Execution Team Alignment

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?