Product Owner ll
About The Position
Product Owner II ensures alignment between product development and business goals by managing the product backlog and prioritizing valuable features. They translate high-level objectives into detailed user stories for the development team, providing clear acceptance criteria. Acting as a liaison between stakeholders and the team, they ensure smooth communication and understanding during sprint planning. The Product Owner approves completed work to meet expectations while continuously gathering feedback to refine the product. Collaboration and regular feedback loops help maintain quality and drive improvements. They balance short-term tasks with the long-term product vision.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or related roles, with hands-on exposure to Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong practical experience in stakeholder management and backlog refinement.
- Exposure to end-to-end product development, balancing technical and business priorities.
- Capable of managing more complex products, with opportunities for deeper engagement in strategic decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related area, or deep business experience with 2+ years of product or project experience.
- Solid understanding of management principles, industry standards, and Agile practices, with demonstrated skills in product ownership.
- Proficient in Agile frameworks and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), with experience in user story creation and backlog prioritization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a good understanding of the product lifecycle and customer needs.
- Moderate technical knowledge relevant to the industry, enabling effective collaboration with development teams.
- 2+ years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience managing a product backlog and leading sprint planning meetings.
- Certification in Agile or Scrum (e.g., CSPO, PMI-ACP) and additional training in product management.
Responsibilities
- Define Product Vision: Clearly articulate the product vision and ensure it aligns with business goals.
- Manage Product Backlog: Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the most valuable features.
- Write User Stories: Break down high-level product requirements into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
- Sprint Planning: Collaborate with the Scrum team during sprint planning to ensure understanding of the product backlog items.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, gathering requirements and keeping them informed of progress.
- Backlog Refinement: Regularly refine and reprioritize the product backlog based on feedback and evolving requirements.
- Acceptance Testing: Define and approve the acceptance criteria for each backlog item, ensuring delivered features meet expectations.
- Roadmap Planning: Assist in developing and communicating the product roadmap to ensure long-term alignment with strategic objectives.
- Prioritization: Make data-driven decisions to prioritize features, balancing technical needs and business requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Associate Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
