Director, Agile Data Delivery

Scotiabank•Toronto, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Lead, mentor, and develop Agile Delivery Managers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and driving professional growth.
Provide strategic direction and support to Project Managers, ensuring effective project execution and alignment with organizational priorities.
Shape and execute the data strategy, leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance banking operations and maintain a competitive edge.
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.
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.
Define and monitor KPIs (delivery velocity, data quality, team productivity, stakeholder satisfaction) to drive process optimization and operational excellence.
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.