Strategic Execution Enablement Lead

Banque Nationale du Canada$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with significant experience in strategic execution, organizational transformation, or portfolio management.
  • Experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong expertise in governance, strategic planning, and risk management.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement principles and agile methodologies for complex initiatives.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives while ensuring execution discipline.
  • Experience influencing executive decision-making and driving cross-functional results.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and align strategic priorities to ensure coherent delivery of transformational initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks and decision-making processes for strategic objectives.
  • Identify and manage interdependencies and risks to support resolution strategies.
  • Guide project managers in developing roadmaps and delivery plans for successful execution.
  • Monitor and report on portfolio performance and benefits realization within governance forums.
  • Mobilize stakeholders to foster collaboration and achieve successful transformation.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness program with various options.
  • Flexible group insurance plan.
  • Generous pension plan.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan.
  • Employee and family assistance program.
  • Preferential banking services.
  • Community initiative involvement opportunities.
  • Telemedicine services and virtual sleep clinic.
Full Job Description
A career as a Strategic Execution Enablement Lead in the Strategy and Transformation team at National Bank means acting as the operational conductor of the sector's five-year strategic plan. In this role, you will ensure alignment, consistency, and disciplined execution across six strategic pillars while supporting leaders and project teams in achieving shared objectives.

You will have a direct impact on the organization's transformation journey through your expertise in strategic execution, portfolio management, governance, and organizational change. By providing visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes, you will help leaders make informed decisions and maximize the value of strategic initiatives.

Your role :
  • Coordinate the execution and alignment of strategic priorities across the six pillars to ensure coherent and sequenced delivery of transformational initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and execution standards that support strategic objectives and accountability.
  • Identify and manage interdependencies, risks, overlaps, and implementation challenges while supporting mitigation and resolution strategies.
  • Guide and support pillar project managers in developing roadmaps, delivery plans, and execution approaches that drive adoption and measurable business outcomes.
  • Monitor and communicate portfolio performance, benefits realization, progress, and key indicators through consolidated reporting and governance forums.
  • Mobilize and influence multidisciplinary stakeholders to foster collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and successful transformation delivery.


Your team:

Within the Strategy and Transformation sector, you will collaborate with project managers, executive sponsors, leaders, and stakeholders across multiple business sectors. Your ability to build alignment and influence without direct authority will contribute significantly to the successful delivery of our strategic ambitions.

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

Requirements :
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and significant experience in strategic execution, organizational transformation, portfolio management, or complex program management.
  • Demonstrate experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives within a matrix environment involving multiple stakeholders and business partners.
  • Possess strong expertise in governance, strategic planning, performance management, and risk management.
  • Have experience applying continuous improvement principles, agile methodologies, or transformation frameworks to complex initiatives.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously while maintaining strong execution discipline.
  • Show experience supporting executive decision-making and driving results across cross-functional teams.


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

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Agile Methodologies Change Management Coaching Communication Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Negotiation Organization Skills Organizational Learning Problem Solving Project Governance Project Management Risk Management Stress Management Decision Making

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 such as:

* 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

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

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