Solution Delivery Lead

Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Solutions Delivery Lead to join our Technology Solutions Delivery team.

Reporting to the Director, Technical Delivery and Architecture, the Solutions Delivery Lead is responsible for delivering technology programs across Lines of Business. This role will partner with the technical team to define how the team will build the solution, set the delivery approach and release plan, and will facilitate point-based estimations. They will manage, plan, and deliver backlog enhancements and fixes as ongoing releases for the aligned business portfolio. The Solutions Delivery Lead and their team will be empowered and autonomous to drive production changes with broader support from the shared services teams, including Dev Ops, Release Management, Scrum Managers, Project Managers, Infrastructure/Connectivity, and Security Ops.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

• Plan the projects and co-ordinate the project teams, including defining scope, timeline, resource allocation, stakeholder communications, etc.
• Partner with Project Managers and Product Owners to identify scope, user experiences, and prioritize the tailored delivery process
• Work with architects, vendors, and in-house developers to translate solutions into systems implementation and ensure solutions adhere to Aviso’s technology strategy and standards
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders to ensure timely escalations when needed
• Facilitate dependency and risk management and impediment removal for the defined deliverables
• Promote communication and collaboration across the organization’s SMEs to support delivery
• Assist in financial forecasting and resource planning for delivery
• Track and analyze projects’ performance, expenditures, procurement, and report on blockers, risks, overflows, and deficits
• Manage status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership
• Communicate scope changes and the rationale for decisions, timeline shifts, and resource adjustments

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience is required
• Minimum of 5+ years in technology delivery or integrations roles such as Project/Program Management and Consulting for infrastructure, cloud, or technology migration projects is required
• Experience as a SCRUM Master is an asset
• PMP, Agile, or SDLC certifications are an asset
• A track record of delivering significant projects or portfolios using waterfall and agile delivery methods is required
• Ability to engage independently with technical owners and product owners is required
• Ability to analyze and communicate changes to leadership and provide risk assessments is required
• Ability to achieve consensus amongst senior technical resources with cross-functional skillsets and facilitate collaboration and cooperation across Technology Solution Partners and Strategy & Business Transformation departments is required
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset and experience driving change initiatives to resolve and mitigate issues is required
• Experience with Project Management tools like MS Project and Visio for process mapping is required
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $130 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $90,000 - $111,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.