Delivery Lead Development

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Requisition ID: 238845 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Overview As a 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 Delivery Lead, you will also manage the budget, schedule, risks, issues, reporting and governance of projects. Responsibilities - Manage complex projects with stakeholders that span multiple cross-functional teams. - Manage project schedule and budget. - Track and manage project risks, issues, action items and key decisions. - Ensure Agile methodology is effectively executed. - Mitigate risks and make sure the team is unblocked and can effectively complete their work. - Guide projects through the Scotiabank development management processes. - Provide stakeholder and executive communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and relationship building. - Provide regular, standardized reporting for: 1) team performance (velocity, stories completed), 2) project status. - Work with the team to identify roadmap/feature dependencies and impediments. Track and remove dependencies and impediments to enable the team: surface, track, escalate. - Communicate with other teams to track and manage dependencies between teams. - Identify team conflict and partner with Development Managers and Agile Coaches to resolve and escalate to Leadership Team for support when necessary. - Drive and coach for continuous improvement. - Build and maintain solid, professional working relationships with peers within the project team and business lines. - Engage stakeholders (e.g., risk, legal, audit) as needed for consultation throughout the course of the project. - Coordinate compliance and readiness procedures (e.g., Operational Readiness) with associated teams (e.g., Release Engineering, Security). - Collaborate with the team to analyze and break down projects into smaller components for estimation. Qualifications - 5 years’ experience in managing and delivering complex software projects. - Demonstrates 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 skills. - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives. - Demonstrates 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 employees 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr