Remediation Specialist

Requisition ID: 241777 

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

Work in partnership with application owners, a Software Currency Remediation Specialist provides support in the remediation of software currency exposures. Ensuring that application owners are managing their portfolio in accordance with the Software Currency Framework.  This includes notice of pending End-of-Life dates, the creation of remediation plans, tracking of the progress and the validation of remediation completion. If the application teams run into challenges/blockers, these items are raised with management. They assist application owners in understanding the software current reporting tools, CMDB, impact of reporting KRI and management indexes. The intention is, to be the trusted source of all things software currency.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with portfolio owners, application teams, and countries in scope. Coaching and support teams through the end-to-end remediation process, ensuring alignment with the enterprise software currency framework.
• Provide clear communication and guidance to application teams, helping them plan proactively before technologies expire.
• Identify and communicate variances in standards to plan owners, providing clear reasoning.
• Update tracking tools and generate reports on progress and issues.
• Act as a bridge between application teams and GTEP/GTS to meet software currency requirements.
• Prepare and support CIO-level meetings to ensure visibility into remediation health and progress.
• Review software currency remediation plans for milestone realism and timeline adherence. Validate that plan end dates are achievable and supported by the plan details.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency in plan validation and reporting.
• Enhance reporting insights and performance to support informed decision-making.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Minimum Collage Diploma or University Degree
• Minimum two-year experience in technology role
• Strong communication, active listening and relationship building skills; as well as the ability to adapt. This role will involve communications to both executives and technical team members
• Understanding of the concepts and skills required for project management
• Understanding of technology terminology
• Customer-centric environment with a focus on negotiation skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.