Is this role right for you?
In this role you will :
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Coach the development team and help lead and insure the agile mindset is fully adopted and understood
Inculcate core agile values of focus, commitment, respect, openness and courage into the team’s ground rules through leading by example
Assess and coach the team to higher levels of performance, tracking acceleration metrics
Guide the development team on how to integrate agile ceremonies and values into daily work.
Facilitate agile ceremonies including iteration planning, iteration review, retrospectives, and daily standups
Create a forum for discussing vision, goals, and Product Backlog items amongst the team
Apply techniques for effective workflow visualization and management (e.g. Kanban or Scrum Boards)
Identify, manage, and help mitigate issues and risks, with emphasis on timely removal of impediments for the team and / or directing obstacles to appropriate owners for quick resolution
Facilitate identifying and enacting improvement strategies to increase the productivity of the team and quality of deliverables
Develop and nurture strong partnering relationships with Product Owner / Business Sponsor and stakeholders
Influence a wide range of stakeholders (business, compliance, Legal, IT, etc.) to remove impediments and maximize team output
Support and educate the Product Owner on agile principles and practices to preserve the team from external pressures which may inhibit its productivity.
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 Degree in computer engineering, business, Information sciences or other related field
10+ years of IT experience
5+ years of performing hands on Scrum Master role
7+ years of People Management experience and / or leading large cross-functional / cross-regional teams on major organizational projects, preferably in an agile work environment
Project Management experience with a strong understanding of agile project management principles and practices coupled with working experience as a ScrumMaster in a recent project / initiative
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Individual may have ScrumMaster Certification (CSM)
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 such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!
Working location condition : Hybrid
LI-Hybrid