Senior Delivery Lead

OverviewJoin a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.Requisition ID: 244257Job PurposeAs a Senior Delivery Lead, you will act as the Scrum Master and Project Manager within an Agile environment. You will ensure the successful delivery of software products within Canadian Digital Banking. You will lead and support an Agile scrum team (Product, Engineering, Design, Analytics) and ensure the Agile methodology and principles are executed effectively. You will identify, escalate and remove release and team impediments. As a Senior Delivery Lead, you will also manage the budget, schedule, risks, issues, reporting and governance of projects.What you will doAgile Project ManagementTracking projects through each phase of project lifecycleWork with all the dependent teams and prepare execution planWorking with various teams to achieve end-to-end project deliveryEnsure milestones are met and project has gone through all approval gatesDocument project status & assist team in maintaining information repositoriesMaintain project risk tracker and communicate project risks to managementPrepare work back schedules, roadmap and capacity planning at a project levelEnsure a balance between team capacity and workload is kept in order to achieve a successful project deliverySupport app releases & rollout related activitiesCommunication & Collaboration: Stakeholder ManagementKeep all stakeholders up to date on project status and roadblocksAbility to set expectations with all stakeholders, execute and communicate accordinglyIdentification of risks and issues that require DF leadership attentionAbility to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner following stakeholder field of expertiseAbility to work effectively with engineering Sr Managers when needed to remediate risk around project deliveryEngage stakeholders (e.g. risk, legal, audit) as needed for consultation throughout the course of the projectCommunication & Collaboration: Scrum MasterContribute to the productivity and happiness of the scrum teamSupporting project team members in challenging situations (resource / release challenges, cross-team communication)Scheduling add -hoc meetings to solve for disagreements or ambiguities in order to reduce risk of jeopardizing milestones and or artifactsEase conversations and promote constructive attitudeFacilitate and ensure healthy communication between project team membersScheduling and chairing scrum ceremoniesAccountable for conducting regular retros and addressing team’s feedbackMonitor scrum team progress by preparing reports/chartsUnderstanding team strengths and weaknesses in order to improve each phase of the project lifecycleLead by exampleProviding feedback to help improving processes and toolsWorking on aligning best practices across delivery teamContinuous improvement and learning from other delivery team membersTake active role on application audit related activitiesBe able to adjust, learn and iterate frequentlyDo you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have5 years' experience in managing and delivering complex software projectsDemonstrates strong knowledge of Agile methodology while delivering IT projects. Ideally has Certified Scrum master certification (CSM / PSM)Expert knowledge and understanding of project management practices, disciplines, tools, and methodologies.Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills to rapidly assess problem situations.Demonstrates creativity and adaptability when identifying solutions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate on a broad spectrum (from deep technical discussions to high level executive vision)Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationships management skillsExcellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initiativesDemonstrates proactivity and accountability.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.Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.Location(s): Canada : Ontario : TorontoScotiabank 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, you must be able to communicate with the entire team and leaders effectively. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr