Strategic Execution Enablement Lead; Hybrid

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

34937

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

24-Aug-2026

Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

Location(s): Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver

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…