Agile Delivery Manager - (Banking Industry)

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Toronto is seeking an experienced Project Manager with expertise in Agile and waterfall methodologies. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership and coaching skills, and have around 7+ years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary range from $86,000 to $160,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong communications skills both verbal and written.
• Proven collaboration & team skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge to create quality outcomes.
• Facilitates key activities including Agile ceremonies.
• Develops the team to a high performing state using data.

Skills

Agile methodology

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Project Management Lifecycle/Product Development Lifecycle (PMLC/PDLC)

Project/team/initiative structuring

Iterative delivery methodologies

Hybrid and waterfall delivery methodologies

Delivery management and governance

DevOps

Program value, finance and quality management

Continuous process improvement

Budget Management

Data driven decision making

Complex Problem Solving

Learning agility

Emotional agility

Education

Post-secondary degree in relevant field

Job description

Application Information

Application Deadline: 11/23/2025

Address: 33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group: Strategy & Change

Responsibilities

Applies specialized knowledge of project/program/initiative delivery methods (including Agile and waterfall) to create high quality, predictable, transparent, and sustainable outcomes for the team(s) and project(s), program(s) and initiative(s) supported. Collaborates across teams and stakeholders to remove obstacles that impact the effective functioning of teams and the program. Continuously improves and updates the planning and control approaches for communication, change, risk and financial aspects of the team delivery and release management processes.

• Facilitates key activities including Discovery, Story Mapping and Agile ceremonies.
• Manages and coaches approaches to scope/time pressures.
• Coaches the Product Owner (PO) in business value prioritization of work.
• Coaches the team in effort and complexity estimation of work.
• Facilitates planning/refining activities.
• Develops the team to a high performing, self-organizing state using data driven coaching.
• Keeps the team accountable to a Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Shares expertise and knowledge of Agile Standard Practices (ASP), Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC), Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and helps maintain a record of artifacts.
• Supports the solution architecture (SA) review and approvals process.
• Supports the engagement and coordination of extended teams and vendor engagements.
• Gathers estimates and maintains financial information in Clarity.
• Monitors and tracks team performance using Agile metrics.
• Maintains JIRA as book of record for tracking dependencies and delivery progress.
• Gathers and formats status, risks and issues data into reports and dashboards; Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues. Ensures the initiative’s deliverables are coordinated for pre-release and release into production per mandatory operational readiness (MOR) process requirements.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Agile methodology.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Project Management Lifecycle/Product Development Lifecycle (PMLC/PDLC).
• Project/team/initiative structuring.
• Iterative delivery methodologies.
• Hybrid and waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Delivery management and governance.
• DevOps, Release Management, Solution Architecture processes.
• Program value, finance and quality management.
• Program team mobilization.
• Continuous process improvement.
• Budget Management.
• Value Realization (Architecting & Tracking).
• Communicating with impact.
• Complex Problem Solving.
• Learning agility.
• Emotional agility.
• Adaptability.
• Influence skills.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $86,000.00 - $160,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.