Technical Navigator

Requisition ID: 228985

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Technical Navigator 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 Technical Navigator you will also manage the budget schedule risks issues reporting and governance of projects.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

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. Accountable for tracking the dependencies and impediments and removing them 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 (Ex. Operational Readiness) with associated teams (Ex. Release Engineering Security etc.).
Collaborate with the team to analyze and breakdown projects into smaller components for estimation.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

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.

Whats 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.

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.