Director, Quality Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Quality Engineering team, managing the relationship between Commercial & Business Banking Engineering and ScotiaTech.
• Own the Quality Engineering strategy, roadmaps, standards, and policies to influence product quality at scale.
• Drive the adoption of AI-powered testing, cloud-based device farms, and next-generation automation frameworks.
• Implement transformative technology initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate time to market.
• Build strong relationships with business partners, technology stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Manage operating and project budgets, providing necessary data to support business cases.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture by implementing people strategies that attract, develop, and motivate team members.
• Ensure all quality assurance plans and initiatives comply with governing regulations, internal policies, and risk management protocols.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role with a focus on application development, technical architecture, data, or delivery.
• Significant experience leading complex solution implementations and managing large teams (50-100 resources).
• Experience managing both operating budgets and project-specific budgets.
• Strong expertise in vendor management, including product assessment, selection, and contract negotiation.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial/accounting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior management and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including bonuses, flexible vacation, and personal/sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits starting from day one.
• Opportunities for upskilling through online courses, tuition assistance, and cross-functional development.
• An inclusive culture supported by various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose "for every future", we help our customers, their families, and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets.