Define and outline the purpose of epics, collaborating with Business Analysts (BAs) to set development timelines, start, and end dates.
Assign and prioritize backlog items, ensuring alignment with team’s skills, capacity, and major dependencies.
Conduct story mapping and estimation, entering stories into Jira, and ensuring the backlog is well-ordered and communicated to stakeholders.
Focus on the "why" behind each backlog item, understanding its business impact and alignment with the product vision.
Collaborate with the Scrum Master to resolve impediments and guide the team toward achieving Release/Sprint goals.
Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and ensure stakeholder communication regarding progress and deadlines.
Lead and inspire the team to deliver best-in-class products and meet project/deliverable success.
Communicate effectively using appropriate vocabulary to convey ideas clearly, participating actively in discussions and fostering good working relationships.
Collaborate with various teams on the strategy for rolling out new products or features and provide/seek support from peers regarding backlog planning and squad issues.
Act as a positive change agent, influencing others to adopt new approaches and demonstrating comfort with ambiguity and evolving environments.
Lead the evaluation and acceptance of product deliverables, ensuring adherence to acceptance criteria during sprint review.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education & relevant experience will be considered
Typically requires between 5 and 8 years of experience
Experience working in product mode and project mode (an asset)
Insurance background (an asset)
CSPO or Product Owner certification (an asset)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written)
Planning methodology and relevant experience with proven knowledge of Agile methodology
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Jira
Ability to work on multiple projects in teams or in a matrix environment (multitasking)
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Agile methodologystory mappingbacklog prioritizationproduct evaluationacceptance criteriaproject managementproduct mode experienceproject mode experiencemultitasking

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipcollaborationinfluenceproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamworkactive participation

Certifications

CSPOProduct Owner certification