OPEN: Product Owner

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Owner to lead the modernization of product strategies in a hybrid work environment. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance safety and efficiency in nuclear operations. You will champion Agile best practices, manage a diverse product backlog, and establish key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving change and fostering collaboration in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner or Product Manager role.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a modernization roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Manage product backlog and prioritize initiatives for nuclear operations.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Product Backlog Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Scrum

SAFe

Lean Principles

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Product Owner

Resume Due Date:Monday, May 05, 2025

Job ID: 25-070

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: Senior

Duration: 12 Months

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Location:P82/700U/O11, Pickering or Toronto

Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a modernization roadmap that aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Own, manage, and optimize the product backlog, prioritizing initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance in nuclear operations.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders, including engineering, IT, operations, and regulatory bodies, to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product strategies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to manage competing demands, ensuring that business priorities are effectively balanced and aligned with available resources.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPls) to measure the success of initiatives and ensure continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile best practices in a traditionally structured environment, advocating for iterative improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Senior Product Owner, or Product Manager role within an Agile environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align teams across the organization.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, SAFe, and Lean principles.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing data-driven product strategies and leveraging analytics tools.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), or equivalent certification.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.