Director, Agile Data Delivery

Requisition ID: 267652 

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

Role

The Director of Data Delivery leads and empowers the teams responsible for the end-to-end, Agile delivery of data solutions and data products on the Azure/Databricks platform for International Banking, serving all business lines. This role owns delivery across the full lifecycle—data ingestion, provisioning, engineering, and productization—while ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment. The Director provides senior leadership to Agile Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and cross-functional engineering teams, and partners with architecture, platform, and business stakeholders to scale a consistent, reusable Azure/Databricks delivery model across all International Banking markets and business lines.

What will we expect from you?

• Delivery of Solutions & Data Products on Azure/Databricks: Lead the Agile, end-to-end delivery of data solutions and data products—pipelines, Delta/Lakehouse datasets, analytics platforms, and reporting tools—built on Azure/Databricks for all International Banking business lines, ensuring engineering best practices, reusability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Azure/Databricks Platform Enablement: Partner with architecture and platform teams to establish and scale Azure/Databricks workspaces, Unity Catalog, and declarative/Lakeflow pipelines as the standard delivery foundation, driving a consistent, secure, and cost-efficient operating model across all International Banking markets and business lines.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure all data products and initiatives adhere to international banking regulations, data governance frameworks, and internal compliance policies, maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.
• Management of Data Delivery Projects Across All Business Lines: Direct and manage data provisioning, ingestion, and product-delivery initiatives spanning every International Banking business line, coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables to achieve strategic goals on the Azure/Databricks platform.
• Leadership for Agile Delivery Managers: Lead, mentor, and develop Agile Delivery Managers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and driving professional growth.
• Leadership for Data Project Managers: Provide strategic direction and support to Project Managers, ensuring effective project execution and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Data Strategy and Planning: Shape and execute the data strategy, leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance banking operations and maintain a competitive edge.
• Support for Data Ops, Data Ingestion, and Data Provisioning Teams: Collaborate with Data Ops, Data Ingestion, and Data Provisioning teams, providing planning and facilitation services to optimize Azure/Databricks workflows (CI/CD and DataOps), resolve impediments, and enable seamless, reliable delivery across all business lines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable data initiatives and ensuring expectations are met through clear communication and robust reporting.
• Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Define and monitor KPIs (delivery velocity, data quality, team productivity, stakeholder satisfaction) to drive process optimization and operational excellence.
• Innovation: Champion a culture of innovation, leveraging Azure/Databricks capabilities—Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and AI/ML—to deliver impactful, scalable data solutions and products for International Banking.

What You Will Bring to Succeed

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Data Science) or advanced certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMP) strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Agile project management, data product delivery, and data strategy within banking or financial services.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing Agile Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and cross-functional data teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering data solutions and data products on Azure/Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, pipelines), including leadership of Data Ops, Data Ingestion, and Data Provisioning functions.
• Proven track record of implementing governance and compliance frameworks for data products, ensuring adherence to international regulations (e.g., GDPR, Basel III, MiFID II).
• Extensive experience engaging with C-level stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable data initiatives, and driving stakeholder alignment.
• Strong background in planning and facilitation services for technical teams, optimizing workflows, and resolving impediments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and modern data engineering on Azure/Databricks, including the Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, declarative/Lakeflow pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities, with a focus on developing high-performing Agile Delivery Managers and Project Managers.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to shape and execute data strategy and drive innovation.
• Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior executives and global teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in Agile and DevOps tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) and Azure/Databricks technologies (SQL, Python, PySpark, Delta Lake, and cloud-native services).
• Deep understanding of performance metrics (KPIs) for data delivery, team productivity, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working in a matrixed, globally distributed organization.

The Workplace

• We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
• We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
• We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation

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.