Talent.com
Scotiabank
Manager, DevOps and Release ManagementScotiabank • Scarborough, ON, CA
Manager, DevOps and Release Management

Manager, DevOps and Release Management

Scotiabank • Scarborough, ON, CA
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Is this role right for you?

In this role you will:

Release Planning & Governance

  • Own the end-to-end release management lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating releases across multiple applications and platforms.
  • Supervises and controls the execution of end-to-end technology implementation activities, including Technology Operational Readiness, Implementation Strategy and implementation Checklist, requirements gathering, and coordination across technology and business teams.
  • Establish and enforce change management policies, ensuring all production changes are properly assessed, approved, and documented, according to bank standards.
  • Leads and participates in multiple projects or specific sections of small, medium and large-scale initiatives, supporting all participating units. Responsibilities include:
    Resource planning and scheduling Detailed implementation planning Monitoring project/release progress against planned objectives Incident and risk escalation Developing mitigation strategies Participating in implementation control centers and post-implementation support.
  • Organizes and leads meetings (workshops and/or walkthrough sessions) to ensure project outcomes are understood, achieved, for projects scheduling, risk assessments, issue resolutions, and status updates.
  • Maintain a centralized release calendar and communicate release plans to stakeholders.

Change Control & Risk Management

  • Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) and Release Review Board (RRB) meetings and ensure all changes meet compliance, security, and audit requirements.
  • Perform impact analysis and risk assessments for all releases and changes, mitigating potential disruptions to production systems.
  • Ensure rollback and contingency plans are in place for all deployments.


DevOps & Automation and Code Deployments

  • Collaborate with development, QA, Business, Business Support, Production Support and SRE teams to ensure environment stability and deployment readiness.
  • Implement monitoring and alerting for release health and post-deployment validation.


Reporting & Metrics

  • Provide regular reporting to senior management on release status, change volumes, success rates, and incident trends.


People Leadership & Continuous Improvement

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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 science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Preferred).
  • Advanced certifications preferred: ITIL Foundation/Intermediate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS/Azure DevOps Certification, SAFe Agilist.
  • Advance understanding of functional operation of banking applications and interfaces, including Credit Card and Debit Card systems.
  • Proven experience working in Agile environments, with good knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and/or SAFe principles.
  • Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and cloud-native solutions.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Expertise in tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Ansible, Terraform, ServiceNow Change Management.
  • Strong understanding of production support processes, system reliability engineering, and DevOps practices.
  • Strategic Thinking & Governance – Ability to align release strategies with business priorities and compliance requirements.
  • Technical Expertise – Deep knowledge of DevOps practices, automation frameworks, and cloud platforms.
  • Risk & Incident Management – Skilled in assessing and mitigating risks associated with production changes.
  • Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset – Commitment to driving efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.

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.
Create a job alert for this search

Manager, DevOps and Release Management • Scarborough, ON, CA

Similar jobs

Software Manager, Platform & DevOps Engineering

AutodeskToronto
Full-time

Join a pivotal role as Software Development Manager for Platform and DevOps Engineering.Lead teams in delivering reliable applications and evolving CI/CD practices in cloud environments.This role e... Show more

 • Promoted

ERP Modernization Lead: Cloud, Integrations & Leadership

Quantum Management Services Ltd.Toronto
Full-time

A leading management services company seeks an ERP Development Manager to lead the modernization and cloud migration of their ERP systems.The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience wi... Show more

 • Promoted

Release & Change Manager - Cloud Deployments & CAB Lead

Tata Consultancy ServicesToronto
Full-time

A prominent IT consulting firm in Canada is seeking a professional for release management and cloud deployment.You will be responsible for executing release lifecycles, chairing a Change Advisory B... Show more

 • Promoted

Manager Middleware Platform (Toronto)

Fidelity InvestmentsToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.The Manager, Middleware Platforms, reporting into the Director, Technical Architecture, serves as the operational leader and techn... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

DawninfotekToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Senior Manager, SiteReliabilityEngineering(SRE).We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Senior Manager to lead our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Service Delivery, and Infrastructure Patching ... Show more

 • Promoted

Manager, Solution Delivery, Performance Management

Four Seasons Hotels LtdToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

The Manager, Solution Delivery is a skilled project manager for Performance Management initiatives and projects across the Finance Division and supported lines of business.The Manager uses Microsof... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Portfolio Release Manager

Priceline.com LLCToronto
Full-time

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-officeThis job posting is for an existing, currently vacant position.Senior Portfolio Release Manager (Manages Product Releases)Our Techno... Show more

 • Promoted

Staff / Senior Deployment & Release Manager

AerovectToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Atlanta - Hybrid; Frankfurt ; London ; Poland; Toronto - Remote; United Kingdom (Remote); Vancouver (Remote).The Deployment & Release Manager is responsible for ensuring that AeroVect’s Autonomous ... Show more

 • Promoted

Lead Platform Engineer Enhancing DevOps and System Reliability

Lillio (formerly HiMama)Toronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Transform early childhood education as a Senior Platform Engineer focused on system performance and collaborative tooling.Drive key initiatives for scalable, reliable digital platforms.In this pivo... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of ML Systems and Infrastructure

Tubi TvToronto, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Shape the landscape of streaming as Director of ML Systems and Infrastructure.Implement cutting-edge ML solutions and infrastructure that elevate viewer experience and ad performance in a hybrid se... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Manager, Software Vulnerabilities and Lifecycle Management Operations

ScotiabankToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Senior Manager, Software Vulnerabilities and Lifecycle Management Operations.Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.This leadership po... Show more

 • Promoted

Release Manager

CGIToronto, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Position Description This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and/or Client office at a minimum 2 day per week - subject to change at any time.Your future duties and respo... Show more

 • Promoted

Platform Engineering Manager — Infra, DevOps & DX

ShakepayToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee a team of platform engineers focused on infrastructure and DevOps.The role involves setting ... Show more

 • Promoted

Solutions Manager for Genomic Data Integration

LifebitToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Become a Solutions Manager specializing in Genomic Data Integration and support innovative health data utilization.Connect with federal clients to enhance the deployment of federated platforms for ... Show more

 • Promoted

Cloud & DevOps Platform Leader (Hybrid, Toronto)

Targeted TalentToronto
Full-time

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Cloud & DevOps Platform Support.This role involves overseeing a team, providing technical support, and promoting modern Agile pra... Show more

 • Promoted

Lead DevOps Engineer (ML Platform)

ODAIAToronto, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Job Description What's the opportunity? We’re looking for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer (ML Platform) who will bring focus and subject-matter expertise around designing and implementing machi... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr Manager, Environment and Release Management Services

OpenTextRichmond Hill, York Region, CA
Full-time

OpenText is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Environment and Release Management function within Shared Services.This role is responsible for defining and executing strategy, govern... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Platform Reliability & MLOps

Loopio Inc.Toronto, ON, CA
Full-time

A leading tech company in Canada is seeking a senior engineering leader to manage SRE, Infrastructure, and MLOps teams.This role involves ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of s... Show more

 • Promoted

Lead DevOps Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services LimitedToronto, ON, CA
Full-time

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation.Experi... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior DevOps Engineering Manager

FigmentToronto, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Web3 through industry-leading blockchain infrastructure.As the leading provider of staking solutions,.Our clients trust Figment for a c... Show more