Senior Manager Engineering; CMS

Is this role right for you?

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a team of AEM/Contentful developers, architects, and content authors to deliver best-in-class digital experiences.

• Define the AEM roadmap aligned with organizational digital transformation goals.

• Drive governance and best practices around content management, component design, and digital asset usage.

• Serve as the AEM platform owner, ensuring uptime, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Technical & Platform Management

• Oversee AEM architecture, configuration, and integrations with other Adobe tools (Analytics, Target, Campaign, DAM, Workfront, etc.).

• Guide the design and implementation of reusable AEM Core components, templates, workflows, and services.

• Ensure adherence to coding standards, accessibility, SEO, and performance optimization.

• Manage deployments, upgrades, and migration efforts across environments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing and creative teams to translate business requirements into scalable AEM solutions.

• Collaborate with IT and Dev Ops teams for infrastructure, security, and CI/CD pipeline management.

• Coordinate with analytics teams to enable data-driven personalization and performance measurement.
Vendor & Project Management

• Manage relationships with Adobe and third-party implementation partners.

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for AEM initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with licensing, data privacy, and security standards.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Marketing, or related field.

• 8–12+ years of experience in web content management or digital experience platforms.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.x or AEM as a Cloud Service).

• Proven experience managing or leading technical teams.

• Strong understanding of Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem (Target, Analytics, Campaign, Audience Manager, etc.).

• Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise-level digital platforms and integrations.

• Proficiency in Java, Sling, OSGi, JCR, Sightly/HTL, and Front-End frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).

• Experience with CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Cloud Manager, AWS/Azure.

• Understanding of RESTful APIs, Graph

QL, and headless CMS architecture.

• Knowledge of web performance optimization, accessibility standards, and SEO best practices.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset

• Adobe Certified Expert – AEM Sites Architect / Developer / Business Practitioner.

• Project Management (PMP, Scrum Master) certification is a plus

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.