Project Manager- TDS Data, Delivery & Integration

Posted:
10/7/2024, 7:39:19 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

Ready to be the change at TD Securities (TDS)? TD Securities (TDS) Data, Delivery and Integration team enables efficient and effective program delivery of the dealer's major, cross functional initiatives, using an enhanced Framework and approach for delivering change.

Want to be where the action is? TDS Data, Delivery and Integration team is a valued and evolving discipline at TD Securities, ready to take the dealer and your career to new heights.

Want to shape the future? This is a strong and connected change community where you'll feel connected and challenged. You'll be busy, but never bored and your real passion for change will reap lasting rewards.

There's a big appetite to raise the bar in this role. Change at TDS is evolving at a rapid pace and we're looking for visionaries, just like you to be this change.

Are you embarking on a growing career in innovation and delivery? Do you lead and collaborate well with all working partners and understand how to align your day-to-day change activities with overall business objectives? If so, this is a great opportunity with a high potential career path in Data, Delivery, and Integration at TDS.

Job Description

The TDS Data, Delivery & Integration (DDI) group enables efficient and effective program delivery of the dealer's major, cross-functional initiatives. We're an innovator and leader in the change management space. Our legendary customer & colleague experience continues to guide us as we deliver enhanced technology, process, and capabilities to support our business and stakeholders.

The TDS Cash Equities Delivery Team will be a new team within TDS Data, Delivery and Integration department and will serve as a centralized function for managing the intake, assessment, prioritization, planning, and implementation processes surrounding the TDS Equities Business.

The TDS Cash Equities Delivery Team will partner closely with stakeholder groups from across the organization including (but not limited to) Operations, Compliance, Technology, Market Risk to drive and deliver on initiatives that specifically impact the TDS Equities Business.

The Project Manager and/or Business Analyst, will report into the Senior Delivery Manager/Project Delivery Lead and will lead the implementation of various initiatives in the Equities space using an end-to-end lens towards delivery and integration. Additional job details are summarized below:

  • Lead and manage and track various stages of the delivery cycle, from intake and prioritization, to analysis, requirement clarification, planning, testing and production implementation.

  • Provide timely and effective communication on project/initiative status, analyses, and findings to senior stakeholders.

  • Can influence partners toward solutions while ensuring appropriate transparency, reporting and escalation.

  • Understand and manage cross-stream interdependencies.

  • Scrum Facilitation (acting ScrumMaster on projects when required),

  • Provide support in alleviating roadblocks throughout all stages of delivery.

  • Assist in formulating recommendations regarding delivery approach after consultation with key stakeholder groups on estimated effort, resource availability, cross-program dependencies, and other implementation constraints.

  • Escalating issues and impediments accordingly to effectively drive delivery.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Experiences

  • 5+ years relevant experience in project delivery in Capital Markets

  • Facilitates project execution through Rapid, TD Agile, and Waterfall delivery approaches as appropriate.

  • Accountable for key delivery decisions and aligning technology and business objectives into a shared delivery vision.

  • Supports the Executive Sponsor and Business Owner in structuring and securing approval for business case and funding.

  • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to formulate impactful methods of communication.

  • Establishes program governance structures for effective delivery orchestration, meeting TD's governance control objectives.

  • Experienced with project delivery success, preferably in Capital Markets related initiatives.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management including strong working knowledge of delivery methodology and collaboration tools including JIRA and Confluence and using Agile approaches.

  • Experience with project delivery/scrum coaching through leading streams and/or representing a business in a large program.

  • Exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting, and managing project budgets.

  • Strong leadership skills lead by example, champion change, and develop a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectations.

  • Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills.

  • Strong inter-personal skills including conflict resolution, influencing and negotiation.

  • Team player with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

  • Excellent organizational skills (ability to employ systematic approach for identifying and tracking dependencies, ensuring proper resolution of outstanding items, and structuring meetings/discussions).

  • Familiarity with one or more of the following functional areas: Operations, technology, risk management, quantitative analytics, or business management is highly desired.

  • Familiarity with a variety of financial product types/asset classes acquired through previous tenure in a capital markets role is highly desired.

Specific Education Requirements:

  • University degree or equivalent

  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM or CSP designation an asset

  • Certified Agile Coach or Scrum Master is an asset.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

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):

Sans Objet