Lead Product Owner

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Job Description:

Department Overview

Layer 6 is the AI research Centre of Excellence for TD Bank Group. We develop and deploy industry-leading machine learning systems that impact the lives of over 27 million customers, helping more people achieve their financial goals and needs. Our research broadly spans the field of machine learning with areas such as deep learning and generative AI, time series forecasting and responsible use of AI. We have access to massive financial datasets and actively collaborate with world renowned academic faculty. We are always looking for people driven to be at the cutting edge of machine learning in research, engineering, and impactful applications.

Job Description

You will own the delivery of a portfolio of machine learning solutions. You have a balanced mix of machine learning model development and, technical product management, stakeholder management, and people leadership experience. 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 provide your colleagues with the inspiration and tools to execute with speed and impact, becoming true leaders themselves.

Here is what you will do as a Lead Product Owner (Machine Learning Science) on the Layer 6 team:

• Work with line of business executive to Translate broad business problems into sharp AI/ML use cases, and craft use cases into product visions

• Own up to five AI/ML products and ensure high-quality delivery from end-to-end (ideation-development-implementation-monitoring); maximizing the value your products generate, and the ROI of your pods

• Aggressively anticipate, identify, and remove blockers to delivery speed

• Guide Agile pods to develop AI/machine learning solutions through 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:

• Minimum seven years of experience delivering major data science projects in large, complex organizations

• Exceptional communication, business acumen and stakeholder management competencies

• Strong technical skills: machine learning, data engineering, MLOps, cloud solution architecture, software development practices

• Certified Scrum Product Owner and / or Certified Scrum Master or equivalent experience

• Master's degree data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, physics, business administration, or equivalent experience

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.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

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