Product Owner II - Everyday Advice Journey Delivery

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Savings & retirement plans

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

TD in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Product Owner to partner with management to support the delivery of a product vision, create and maintain a prioritized product backlog, and align with leadership on roadmaps, MMF, MVPs, and release cadence.

You will review performance analytics, participate in scrum or Kanban events, engage with business process partners for Day 2 readiness, and oversee backlog items from design through Definition of Done.

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery within banking or financial services product areas.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable backlogs.
• Proven track record delivering strategic product roadmaps and delivery roadmaps.
• Familiarity with API-enabled capabilities and digital banking trends.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a value-focused product backlog, prioritizing user stories.
• Align with senior management on product delivery roadmap and release cadence.
• Review performance analytics and champion customer-focused improvements.
• Lead backlog management and oversee development team backlogs (pod).
• Participate in Scrum/Kanban events and ensure Definition of Done compliance.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Open Banking API familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree

Product certificate

Tools

API knowledge

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Job description

Work Location:Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHours:37.5Line of Business:Enterprise Enabling FunctionsPay Details:$115,600 - $163,200 CADTD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.Job Description:CUSTOMERPartner with management to support the delivery of a product visionIn alignment with the product vision, create and maintain a product backlog and continuously re-prioritize user stories that will provide the most customer or end user valueContinuously align with senior management on the product delivery roadmap, defined Minimum Marketable Features or Minimum Viable Products and release cadenceReview performance analytics; recommend and champion strategies to enhance the customer or end user product experienceParticipate in scrum or Kanban events (e.g. stand-ups, retrospectives), express new ideas for improving product value or delivery efficiency, sharing with leadership as appropriateProactively engage established business process partners to ensure customers or end users are prepared for application changes and establish Day 2 processesCreate a value-focused product backlog and continuously iterate, ensuring there are user stories scoped and prioritizedProvide user story design, development and completion oversight; accepting / rejecting user stories based on the agreed upon Definition of Done and Acceptance CriteriaManage delivery initiatives and oversee development team (pod) backlogsProactively raise issues that impede the efficient delivery of customer-focused incrementsResponsible for defect management and prioritizationSHAREHOLDERAdhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for own business area / journeyEnsure on-going strategic alignment with senior management, providing feedback as appropriateConsider development team and stakeholder feedback in backlog management, facilitating conversations with multiple stakeholders representing competing prioritiesUnderstand the internal business and technical environment, proactively defining, aligning or integrating with relevant stakeholders, shared services control groups (or platform as appropriateLead the submission and discussion on the Quarterly Business Review, with respect to their productProactively manage business stakeholders to obtain inputs needed for product development in a timely mannerMonitor the regulatory environment and partner with the senior management to consider changes to product strategy as neededActively coordinate and engage in risk, quality and/or business testing managementEmpowered to make product delivery decisions, escalating to senior management as appropriateActively communicate to business, technology and senior management regarding product changes and backlog prioritiesSingle point of escalation for development team, providing guidance and decisioning as neededWork cohesively with peers to reinforce Agile processesCompile performance metrics and share with relevant stakeholdersDefine the OKRs in partnership with numerous stakeholders across the organizationProtect the interests of the organization- identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk activities as necessaryKeep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impactsMaintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetiteEMPLOYEE / TEAMParticipate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interestProvide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unitKeep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniquesParticipate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own teamKeep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activitiesContribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforceAct as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externallyBREADTH & DEPTHDeep expertise requiring significant in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areasAccountable for specialized product development support based on deep product expertise and expert knowledge of Agile/Scrum processes, roles and practicesSenior specialist providing advisory services to executives, business segment leaders and governs the requirements for own workIntegrate knowledge of the enterprise function’s or business segment’s overarching strategy in leading program design, policy formulation or operating standards within one or more areas of expertiseAnticipate emerging business trends and regulatory/risk issues as a basis for recommending large-scale product, technical, functional or operations improvementsAdvise on execution strategy and leads the development and deployment of functional programs or initiatives within their own field or across multiple specialtiesSolve unique and ambiguous problems with broad impact; typically oversees standards, controls and operating methods that have significant financial and operational impact within the context of their own fieldRequires innovative thinking to develop new solutionsImpact the technical or functional direction and resource allocation of part of an enterprise function or business segmentEngage stakeholders to take action; serves as a source of expert advice, influences change; frames information in a broader organizational contextProvide leadership guidance, make recommendations and collaborate with business to ensure solutions meets the business needs on a complex project or programTypically reports into a Product Group OwnerEXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATIONExperience leading delivery within core banking, customer data, profile, identity, account, or enterprise servicing platforms, with an understanding of complex enterprise integration patterns and modernization initiatives.Experience delivering regulatory, compliance, risk, or audit-driven initiatives, including translating regulatory requirements into actionable product backlogs, business outcomes, and delivery roadmaps.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery across business, technology, risk, legal, compliance, privacy, and operations stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.Experience defining and delivering strategic product roadmaps that combine business growth objectives with regulatory commitments and platform modernization outcomes.Familiarity with API, microservices, event-driven architecture, and modern digital banking capabilities is considered a strong asset.Experience working on Open Banking, data sharing, consent management, customer permissions, API-enabled capabilities, external account connectivity, or digital ecosystem partnerships is highly desirableUndergraduate degree and / or product certificate10+ years relevant experience5+ years Product Owner or Agile related delivery experienceCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification and project management experience considered an assetScaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications or experience operating in scaled agile delivery considered an assetWho We Are:TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.Our Total Rewards PackageOur Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn moreAdditional Information:We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.Colleague DevelopmentIf you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.Training & OnboardingWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.Interview ProcessWe’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.AccommodationYour accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.We look forward to hearing from you!Language Requirement (Quebec only):Sans Objet