Associate Product Owner

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian company in New Brunswick seeks a Product Manager to oversee product development using an agile framework. The successful candidate will manage 3rd party applications, define requirements, and ensure applications meet business standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in digital product delivery and strong familiarity with eCommerce technology. The role demands excellent organization, communication skills, and the ability to handle shifting priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute value and drive success in product management.

Qualifications

• Experience directly with web development teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to shift between changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of 3rd party applications.
• Define requirements and write user stories.
• Support the business by prioritizing product backlog.
• Ensure applications deliver value to the business.
• Perform product demos.
• Support Product Owner responsibilities.

Skills

Magento/Adobe Commerce certification

Experience in digital product delivery

Familiarity with web/eCommerce technology

Exceptional organization and time management

Ability to communicate with team members

Creative and self-motivated

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PMP/PSPO/CSPO certification

Job description

The successful candidate will be able to manage the product development process using an agile framework. Working closely with cross-functional teams, identifying user needs, and ensuring the product meets customer expectations. They will enjoy problem solving and be proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions.

Qualifications

• Magento/ Adobe Commerce certification or other large platform experience and/or certification would be given preference.
• Proven experience in digital product delivery using agile methodology.
• Experience working directly with web development teams and strong familiarity with web/eCommerce technology.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to communicate status/problems to team members and non-technical managers effectively.
• The ability to shift between changing priorities, effectively balance autonomy and collaboration.
• Creative, highly organized, self-motivated person.
• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• PMP/PSPO/CSPO certification would be considered and asset.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of 3rdparty applications.
• Define requirements and write user stories.
• Support the business by prioritizing product backlog.
• Ensure the applications serve their intended purpose and deliver value to the business
• Ensure the applications meet the standards deemed acceptable by all stakeholders, customers, and partners
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to help mitigate and manage risks
• Understand the scalability of each application and provide recommendations
• Performs product demos.
• Understand application components and the underlying infrastructure to mitigate integration concerns
• Keep track of dependencies and avoid single points of failure
• Supports Product Owner responsibilities and initiatives.