Our client, a major Canadian financial institution with a national presence and global reputation, is looking for a Technical Product Owner who's accountable for maximizing the value delivered by development teams through effective product strategy, backlog management, and stakeholder collaboration. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric product increments while ensuring alignment with with organizational goals and Agile best practices.
Term: 1-Year Contract
Location: Toronto, ON / London, ON / Montreal QC (hybrid)
What You'll Do
Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and strategy
Maintain and prioritize the product backlog to maximize value
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
Translate business needs into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
Accept/reject deliverables based on quality standards and definitions of done
Monitor product performance and user feedback to iterate and improve
Strategic Leadership
Align product direction with broader business goals and customer needs
Champion continuous improvement and innovation within the product team
Ensure integration and alignment with other product lines and enterprise systems
Act as a voice of the customer and market trends to influence development priorities
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong partnerships with business, technical, and executive stakeholders
Manage dependencies and proactively mitigate delivery risks
Facilitate communication across teams and ensure stakeholder expectations are met
Requirements
What You Bring
7-10+ years of relevant experience, including 3-5+ years in a Product Owner or Agile delivery role
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and enterprise Agile practices
Strong understanding of Agile principles, lean methodologies, and digital product delivery
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field (graduate degree preferred)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification preferred
Customer-centric mindset and strategic thinking
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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