Product Owner

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Product Owner, Integration Solutions, to drive the backlog and define the product vision for automation and integration initiatives within the bank. You will collaborate with stakeholders, business SMEs and agile teams to deliver high-value features that improve customer outcomes and operational efficiency.

You will own and prioritize the product backlog, create user stories and acceptance criteria, participate in agile ceremonies and help protect the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, computer science or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in product development, project delivery or a related business or technology environment.
• Certified Product Owner designation and/or practical experience with scrum teams.
• Strong understanding of agile practices and backlog management.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and balance competing priorities.
• Experience facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and translating needs into user stories.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for executives and delivery teams.
• Knowledge of RPA, RDA or Pega BPM is an asset.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Automation Solutions, in managing Integration Solutions program relationships.
• Lead intake and diagnostic activities for potential initiatives, including workshops and data collection.
• Define and communicate the product vision, objectives, value proposition, risks and roadmap.
• Own and continuously prioritize the product backlog and ensure alignment with business value.
• Lead the development of user stories, acceptance criteria and documentation.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to ensure delivery aligns with commitments and value.
• Act as the conduit between business partners and delivery teams to address needs.
• Review iteration outputs to ensure deliverables meet expectations and requirements.
• Contribute to organizational agile capability by sharing best practices and coaching others.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Executive engagement

Delivery planning

Risk and priority management

Spanish language (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, computer science or related discipline

Master’s degree or MBA (asset)

Tools

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) knowledge (asset)

Robotic Desktop Automation (RDA) knowledge (asset)

Pega BPM (asset)

Job description

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Requisition ID: 276249 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Product Owner, Integration Solutions contributes to the overall success of the Integration Solutions team by ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. This role is responsible for delivering business value, managing the product vision and backlog priorities, and partnering with stakeholders, business subject matter experts and agile teams to deliver high-quality automation and integration solutions that improve how the Bank serves its customers.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Support the Director, Automation Solutions, in managing Integration Solutions program relationships, including program intake, process assessment, change management and benefits tracking.


• Lead intake and diagnostic activities for potential initiatives across the enterprise, including workshops, assessments, data collection and analysis to evaluate and prioritize opportunities.


• Define and communicate the product vision, objectives, value proposition, key risks and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders, business SMEs and agile delivery teams.


• Own and continuously prioritize the product backlog, ensuring features, epics and user stories are aligned with business value, customer impact and product vision.


• Lead the development of user stories, acceptance criteria and supporting documentation, while breaking down larger objectives into actionable features and deliverables.


• Participate in agile ceremonies, including planning sessions, stand-ups, retrospectives and iteration reviews, to ensure delivery remains aligned with agreed commitments and business value.


• Act as the conduit between business partners and delivery teams, helping protect the team from interruptions while ensuring stakeholder needs are understood and addressed.


• Review team outputs at the end of each iteration and before release to ensure deliverables meet expectations, quality standards and business requirements.


• Contribute to organizational agile capability by sharing best practices, coaching stakeholders and partnering with Agile Coaches and agile teams.

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 business, finance, economics, computer science or related discipline.


• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in product development, project delivery or a related business or technology environment.


• A Certified Product Owner designation and/or practical experience working with scrum teams.


• Strong understanding of agile practices, iterative software development methodologies and product backlog management.


• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships, balance competing priorities and build consensus across diverse business groups.


• Experience facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, analyzing processes and translating business needs into user stories and delivery priorities.


• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at various levels, including executives and delivery teams.


• Working knowledge of Robotics Process Automation, Robotic Desktop Automation and/or Pega BPM in financial services would be considered an asset.


• Fluency in Spanish would be considered an asset.


• A master’s degree or MBA would be considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.


• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities — for you and our customers.


• A competitive rewards program that includes an annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.


• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship — We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their full potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.


• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations — We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

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.