Fitch Ratings
Delivery Practice Owner, Associate Director
Join the Fitch Ratings team as a Delivery Practice Owner, Associate Director at our Toronto, Canada office. In this squad‑facing role within the Delivery Management track of Technology & Data Delivery Enablement, you will enable predictable delivery for Agile squads, ensuring proactive dependency management, continuous improvement, and integration of AI‑enabled practices into the delivery process.
What We Offer
Direct impact: Enable delivery outcomes for complex, high‑visibility initiatives
Modern practices: Drive Agile‑based delivery management evolution, including AI‑enabled workflows grounded in Agile principles
Collaborative environment: Partner with Tribe Leads, Technical Owners, Product, Engineering, Data, Finance, and Business sponsors
Community engagement: Lead initiatives in the Delivery Center of Excellence and Communities of Practice through coaching and mentorship
Growth and development: Leadership exposure, people leadership opportunities, and ability to develop practitioners
We'll Count on You To End-to-End Squad Delivery
Enable delivery outcomes for your squad ensure predictable execution and high‑quality delivery
Ensure definition of ready/done and release criteria are consistently applied
Maintain squad‑level accountability, modeling best practices within your assigned squad
Ensure squad meets delivery commitments; drive predictability, throughput, and quality metrics
Facilitate strategic decisions and trade‑offs with colleagues and senior leadership
Create transparency in delivery health; provide honest assessments and elevate risks with options and solutions
Mentor Delivery Owners through coaching and Agile leadership
AI Enablement and Modern Practices
Drive adoption of AI‑enabled delivery practices; mentor other Delivery Owners on AI tool utilization
Identify and pilot new AI capabilities; share learnings with the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence
Champion AI literacy and responsible AI use within delivery management
Share learnings with peers and contribute to delivery practice evolution
Operating Model and Enablement
Enable squad‑level delivery rituals, escalation protocols, and forums rooted in Agile principles
Drive evidence‑based planning and forecasting at a squad level
Keep roadmaps, backlogs, capacity plans, and forecasts synchronized and actionable
Lead retrospectives that identify systemic improvements; drive cross‑squad improvement initiatives
Model accountability by owning delivery outcomes and transparently communicating status and risks
Continuous Improvement and Evolution
Coach squad members on flow, predictability, and metrics; leverage modern practices to accelerate delivery
Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
Center of Excellence Contribution
Lead initiatives within the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence
Develop delivery standards, playbooks, and best practices
Share innovations across the organization
Contribute to training programs and capability‑building initiatives
What You Need to Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
6–8 years in Agile delivery, with 3+ years as Delivery Owner or Scrum Master
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent
Proven track record delivering complex initiatives with measurable outcomes
Demonstrated experience mentoring delivery practitioners
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
What Would Make You Stand Out
Multiple advanced Agile certifications (CSP, SAFe, Kanban)
Experience leading delivery transformation or AI enablement initiatives
Background establishing delivery standards or leading Communities of Practice
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Why Fitch At Fitch Group, we empower investors and issuers with the intelligence they need to make critical decisions with confidence. We provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights across credit ratings, research, data, and analytics. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us to work on meaningful challenges, grow your career, and make an impact in global financial markets.
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What We Offer
Direct impact: Enable delivery outcomes for complex, high‑visibility initiatives
Modern practices: Drive Agile‑based delivery management evolution, including AI‑enabled workflows grounded in Agile principles
Collaborative environment: Partner with Tribe Leads, Technical Owners, Product, Engineering, Data, Finance, and Business sponsors
Community engagement: Lead initiatives in the Delivery Center of Excellence and Communities of Practice through coaching and mentorship
Growth and development: Leadership exposure, people leadership opportunities, and ability to develop practitioners
We'll Count on You To End-to-End Squad Delivery
Enable delivery outcomes for your squad ensure predictable execution and high‑quality delivery
Ensure definition of ready/done and release criteria are consistently applied
Maintain squad‑level accountability, modeling best practices within your assigned squad
Ensure squad meets delivery commitments; drive predictability, throughput, and quality metrics
Facilitate strategic decisions and trade‑offs with colleagues and senior leadership
Create transparency in delivery health; provide honest assessments and elevate risks with options and solutions
Mentor Delivery Owners through coaching and Agile leadership
AI Enablement and Modern Practices
Drive adoption of AI‑enabled delivery practices; mentor other Delivery Owners on AI tool utilization
Identify and pilot new AI capabilities; share learnings with the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence
Champion AI literacy and responsible AI use within delivery management
Share learnings with peers and contribute to delivery practice evolution
Operating Model and Enablement
Enable squad‑level delivery rituals, escalation protocols, and forums rooted in Agile principles
Drive evidence‑based planning and forecasting at a squad level
Keep roadmaps, backlogs, capacity plans, and forecasts synchronized and actionable
Lead retrospectives that identify systemic improvements; drive cross‑squad improvement initiatives
Model accountability by owning delivery outcomes and transparently communicating status and risks
Continuous Improvement and Evolution
Coach squad members on flow, predictability, and metrics; leverage modern practices to accelerate delivery
Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
Center of Excellence Contribution
Lead initiatives within the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence
Develop delivery standards, playbooks, and best practices
Share innovations across the organization
Contribute to training programs and capability‑building initiatives
What You Need to Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
6–8 years in Agile delivery, with 3+ years as Delivery Owner or Scrum Master
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent
Proven track record delivering complex initiatives with measurable outcomes
Demonstrated experience mentoring delivery practitioners
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
What Would Make You Stand Out
Multiple advanced Agile certifications (CSP, SAFe, Kanban)
Experience leading delivery transformation or AI enablement initiatives
Background establishing delivery standards or leading Communities of Practice
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Why Fitch At Fitch Group, we empower investors and issuers with the intelligence they need to make critical decisions with confidence. We provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights across credit ratings, research, data, and analytics. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us to work on meaningful challenges, grow your career, and make an impact in global financial markets.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fitch Ratings by 2x
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