About the role

Senior Delivery Manager leading strategic initiatives across Aviso’s wealth management and investment services organization. Coordinating Agile squads, budgets, risks, stakeholders, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead successful delivery of strategic initiatives across business and technology teams
Plan, govern, and deliver initiatives throughout the delivery lifecycle
Manage scope, dependencies, risks, decisions, and execution readiness
Coordinate Agile Squads and partner with Product Owners, Product Designers, and Technology Leads
Drive alignment across squads and stakeholders on roadmaps, priorities, dependencies, and delivery plans
Manage multiple projects within the program portfolio in alignment with organizational goals
Develop project plans and progress reports covering scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and resource allocation
Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned and improvement areas
Define project requirements, objectives, and success criteria with stakeholders
Facilitate stakeholder communication, provide updates, gather feedback, and maintain alignment
Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture and provide guidance and performance feedback
Develop and manage project budgets; track expenditures, costs, and resource use
Implement quality assurance processes for project deliverables
Identify, assess, manage, and report project risks and develop mitigation or contingency plans

15+ years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5+ years of Program Management experience within the Wealth, Banking, or Financial Services industry
Proven experience managing Capital Markets projects and/or delivering regulatory compliance initiatives
Strong understanding of financial regulations and industry standards
Experience with program lifecycle disciplines and integrated systems lifecycle development using agile, waterfall, hybrid, or other development models
Proven track record leading multiple projects/programs across complex, matrix organizations and building cross-functional relationships
Experience developing and delivering executive-level program/project reporting
Functional knowledge of project accounting, budget planning, cost control, capital/expense approval, and project tracking procedures
Superior negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
Strong business acumen and broad knowledge of technology-focused business practices
Fluent English communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, or equivalent work experience is preferred
French bilingual skills are an asset
Comfortable with changing specifications and standards and leading a team through ambiguity

Dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success
Accommodation support throughout all stages of the hiring process for persons with disabilities
Career development opportunities
Privacy protections under applicable Canadian privacy laws