Technical Product Owner (B3617)

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Technical Product Owner to deliver machine learning and AI solutions. The role involves translating business problems into data science use cases, owning the product backlog, and guiding Agile development. Ideal candidates hold a Master's in a related field and have five years of experience in large organizations. This position offers a competitive salary and a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Savings and retirement programs

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years of experience delivering major data science projects in large, complex organizations.
• Strong coding proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and/or Scala.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate broad business problems into data science use cases.
• Own machine learning products from vision to backlog.
• Guide Agile pods on continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine learning

Data engineering

MLOps

Cloud solution architecture

Python

R

SQL

Scala

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in data science, AI, computer science

Job description

Overview

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hours: 37.5
Line of Business: Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence
Pay Details: $114,000 - $199,500 CAD

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually. TD 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

We\'re looking for a highly motivated Technical Product Owner to join our AI2 team. In this role, you\'ll own the delivery of machine learning and AI solutions to support Canadian Personal Banking. Melding expertise in data science, technology, and product management, you embrace the challenge of solving strategic business problems with innovative, scalable products. You are a natural collaborator and influencer. You resolve complex technical problems and effectively communicate to your audience, both technical & not, to achieve a common vision. You have a passion for building a better solution, every time. You naturally provide your colleagues with the inspiration and tools to execute with speed and impact, becoming true leaders themselves. You will be expected to work with multiple business partners to advance the use of Machine Learning and AI at TD.

Key Accountabilities

• Translate broad business problems into sharp data science use cases, and craft use cases into product visions
• Own machine learning products from vision to backlog; prioritizing features and defining minimum viable releases; maximizing the value your products generate, and the ROI of your pod
• Guide Agile pods on continuous improvement, ensuring that the next sprint is delivered better than the previous
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify, refine and (occasionally) reject opportunities to build machine learning products; collaborate with support functions such as risk, technology, model risk management and incorporate interfacing features
• Facilitate the professional & technical development of your colleagues through mentorship and feedback
• Anticipate resource needs as solutions move through the model lifecycle, scaling pods up and down as models are built, perform, degrade, and need to be rebuilt
• Championing model development standards, industry best-practices and rigorous testing protocols to ensure model excellence
• Self-direct, with the ability to identify meaningful work in down times and effectively prioritize in busy times
• Drive value through product, feature & release prioritization, maximizing ROI & modelling velocity
• Be an exceptional collaborator in a high-interaction environment

Job Requirements

What can you bring to TD? Tell us about your most relevant experience, credentials and knowledge for this role, as well as these essential requirements and attributes:

• Master\'s degree data science, artificial intelligence, computer science or equivalent experience
• Strong communication, business acumen and stakeholder management competencies
• Strong technical skills: machine learning, data engineering, MLOps, cloud solution architecture, software development practices
• Strong coding proficiency: python, R, SQL and / or Scala, cloud architecture
• Certified Scrum Product Owner and / or Certified Scrum Master or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with cloud solution architecture, Azure a plus

Experience

• Five years of experience delivering major data science projects in large, complex organizations. Experience leading and coordinating the work of others is required. Experience with Generative AI is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments

Who 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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our 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 more

Additional 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 Development

If 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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we\'re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you\'ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We\'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.

Accommodation

Your 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)

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