Scotiabank Looking for First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates – Software Delivery Lead at Toronto, ON Full Time

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Do you have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills? Are you able to rapidly assess problems in unique situations?

We’re looking for you!

We’re currently looking for a Software Delivery lead to join our team. As the Lead, you will coordinate development and delivery activities to ensure deliverables are of the highest quality while adhering to defined release, change, project, and architectural standards and methodologies by leveraging your agile scrum team (Product, Engineering, Agile, Design).

The primary accountability is the execution of shipping software based on the product roadmaps and technical release plans developed by the Leadership team. This also includes the identification, escalation, and removal of release and team impediments.

More of what you’ll do includes:

• Execute day-to-day project and task-focused work efforts and meet project expectations
• Assembling and implementing project plans, including release plans
• Provide regular, standardized reporting for team performance, velocity, stories, completed, and project status
• Build and maintain solid, professional working relationships with peers within the project management and business lines
• Meet scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner
• Work with your team to identify roadmap/feature dependencies and impediments, and be accountable for tracking dependencies and impediments and removing them to enable your team’s success, as well as provide feedback on individual performance and team awareness
• Communicate with other scrum teams to ensure tactical story alignment and identify/track dependencies between teams
• Be accountable for awareness and communication to stakeholders regarding your budget
• Ensure your team has access to necessary software, hardware, testing devices, etc. and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Engage stakeholders (risk, legal, audit) as needed for consultation and counsel throughout the course projects
• Ensure the completion of required forms and processes for Bank-wide release management, including the OR/NIRA process, make resourcing recommendations, and maintain vacation schedules
• Understand Scotiabank’s risk appetite and risk culture and consider it during day-to-day activities and decisions

What we Offer:

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of principles, theories, practices, and techniques managing activities related to planning, managing, and implementing software solutions
• Certified Scrum Master, PMP is an asset
• 5 years of related professional work experience
• Software delivery experience and previous Scotiabank experience considered an asset
• Excellent negotiation and client relationship skills
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple

Join Scotiabank and belong to a high-performing team with a passion for success.