Product Owner

Valtech; Canada; Remote; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Valtech in Canada is seeking a Product Owner contractor to shape and deliver digital commerce solutions that drive measurable outcomes. You’ll bridge business stakeholders, users, and delivery teams, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, prioritized, and executed.

You bring +7 years of Product Ownership experience, a customer-centric mindset, and strong Agile delivery skills. You’ll thrive in consulting engagements, balancing strategic goals with day-to-day delivery across cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Product Owner, Business Analyst, or PM in Agile environments.
• Proven experience delivering digital commerce and B2B solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery and backlog management.
• Ability to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, UX, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Experience balancing priorities in complex consulting or agency settings.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog based on business value and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to refine and document requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Act as liaison between business and delivery teams to align priorities and scope.
• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and Agile ceremonies.
• Translate complex challenges into clear product requirements for design and development.
• Partner with UX, engineering, QA, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Support roadmap development by identifying opportunities, risks, and priorities.
• Monitor product performance and feedback to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers to ensure delivery success.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and product excellence across engagements.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile delivery

Customer-centric mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

B2B commerce

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead We are global

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people, we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers, and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

Please note that we are only accepting applicants from Ontario and Québec for this role. For Québec-based candidates, fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of Americas and occasionally in Europe.

As a Product Owner at Valtech, you play a critical role in shaping and delivering digital commerce solutions that drive measurable business outcomes for our clients. You are the bridge between business stakeholders, users, and delivery teams, ensuring product requirements are clearly defined, prioritized, and executed effectively.

You bring strong product ownership experience, a customer-centric mindset, and a passion for Agile delivery. You thrive in complex commerce environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into impactful digital experiences. You are comfortable working in fast-paced consulting engagements and balancing strategic goals with day-to-day delivery responsibilities.

You bring+7 years of Product Ownership experience and a proven ability to drive successful product outcomes within Agile teams.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A customer-focused problem solver who enjoys translating business needs into actionable product requirements
• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and delivery teams
• Passionate about digital commerce, customer experience, and product innovation
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and iterative product delivery
• Comfortable working in a consulting environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities

Role responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring work is prioritized based on business value, customer needs, and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to gather, refine, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Act as the primary liaison between business and delivery teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, scope, and expected outcomes.
• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and other Agile ceremonies to ensure delivery teams are set up for success.
• Translate complex business challenges into clear product requirements that can be effectively designed, developed, and tested.
• Partner closely with UX, engineering, QA, and business stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product roadmap development by identifying opportunities, dependencies, risks, and business priorities.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and business metrics to inform product decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and proactively manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.
• Identify and elevate risks, dependencies, and blockers to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and product excellence across client engagements.

Must-have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Management professional within Agile environments.
• Proven experience delivering digital commerce and eCommerce solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and backlog management best practices.
• Experience defining user stories, acceptance criteria, product requirements, and prioritization frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and balancing multiple priorities within complex delivery environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable development requirements.
• Experience working on B2B commerce projects, including complex customer journeys, purchasing processes, pricing models, and account structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-informed approach to decision-making.
• Experience collaborating directly with clients in a consulting, agency, or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with modern product management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Ability to independently manage priorities while maintaining alignment with broader business and product objectives.

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience with Optimizely Configured Commerce.
• Experience with Inriver PIM (Product Information Management).
• Experience delivering enterprise B2B commerce platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of product catalog, pricing, inventory, and order management processes within commerce ecosystems.
• Experience within the HVAC industry or related manufacturing, industrial, or distribution sectors.
• French language proficiency, including both conversational and written communication skills.

At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

This is a contractor position of 2-3 months based in Canada. The offered hourly salary range is 50-60CAD, depending on experience and location.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.