OPEN : Product Owner

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear operations is seeking a Product Owner to enhance their operational efficiency and compliance through modern product strategies. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to define a modernization roadmap while managing the product backlog in an Agile environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in a product management role and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Senior Product Owner, or Product Manager role within an Agile environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum, SAFe, and Lean principles.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a modernization roadmap aligning with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize the product backlog, enhancing safety and efficiency.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Job description

• 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.