Product Owner

iA Financial Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program

Wellness days

Telemedicine services

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Product Owner to shape the evolution of strategic products. You will work with the ecosystem’s Product Manager, business partners, and technology teams to define priorities, evolve the roadmap, and deliver high-value solutions.

You will translate complex needs into value, manage the backlog in Azure DevOps, and collaborate with analysts, architects, developers, and quality specialists to ensure timely releases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information technology with at least 2+ years in product ownership or equivalent
• Hands-on product management experience: discovery, roadmap, prioritization, incremental delivery, benefits measurement
• Experience using AI in product activities or software lifecycle and working with bilingual teams

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the product roadmap in partnership with business and technology teams.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize user and stakeholder needs to maximize business value.
• Maintain a clear backlog aligned with strategic objectives in Azure DevOps (epics, features, acceptance criteria).
• Determine priorities based on value, risks, dependencies, and delivery capacity.
• Understand user journeys, identify pain points, validate hypotheses using data and field observations.
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, developers, and QA to deliver initiatives and manage risk.
• Monitor execution, coordinate dependencies, approve releases, and ensure quality.
• Measure product performance and drive continuous improvement using AI-enabled analyses.

Skills

Product ownership

Roadmap development

Data analysis

Agile / Scrum

Azure DevOps

Stakeholder management

French (Advanced)

AI in product

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

## **Job Description**## Build the future with usWould you like to play a key role in the decisions that shape the evolution of a strategic product? As a Product Owner, you will contribute to the evolution of solutions that support critical processes for iA Financial Group. Working closely with the ecosystem’s Product Manager, business partners, and technology teams, you will help define priorities, evolve the roadmap, and achieve targeted business outcomes. You will turn complex needs into high-value solutions by balancing user expectations, technology constraints, delivery capacity, and improvement opportunities. This position is a great opportunity to combine product management, business vision, technology, and innovation in an environment where autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of our practices. ## What you’ll accomplish with usAs a Product Owner, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: * Define and evolve the product roadmap in partnership with business and technology teams.* Gather, analyze, and prioritize user and stakeholder needs to maximize business value.* Maintain a clear, structured product backlog aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.* Determine priorities and sequence initiatives based on expected value, risks, dependencies, and delivery capacity.* Understand user journeys, identify pain points, and validate solution hypotheses using data and field observations.* Structure and manage the backlog in Azure DevOps, including epics, features, and acceptance criteria.* Work closely with analysts, architects, developers, and quality specialists to support the delivery of initiatives.* Monitor execution, coordinate dependencies, and approve production releases while ensuring quality and effective risk management.* Measure product performance, recommend continuous improvements, and use artificial intelligence tools to optimize analyses, documentation, and decision-making. ## What could accelerate your success in this roleWe’re looking for someone who:* Is known for their ability to prioritize needs, make informed decisions, and maximize the product’s business value.* Stands out for their ability to understand complex needs, analyze data, and turn challenges into practical solutions.* Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage partners through influential leadership.* Is recognized for their thoroughness, analytical and synthesis skills, and ability to thrive in a changing environment.* Has at least five years of experience in information technology, including at least two years in product ownership or an equivalent role.* Has hands-on product management experience, including discovery, roadmap development, value-based prioritization, incremental delivery, and benefits measurement.* Demonstrates the ability to interpret usage and operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.* Has hands-on experience using generative artificial intelligence in product activities or the software development lifecycle.* Is familiar with Azure DevOps or a comparable backlog management tool and is comfortable working in an Agile environment.* Has advanced proficiency in French and intermediate proficiency in English, as the role involves communicating monthly by email and telephone with English-speaking vendors across Canada. ## Why you’ll love working with us* A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;* AI is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;* A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where everyone’s potential can be freely expressed and developed;* The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment in Montreal or Quebec City, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;* A culture that values collaboration, autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement. ## Competitive benefits* Flexible group insurance plans;* Competitive retirement savings plan;* Employee share purchase plan;* Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;* Telemedicine services;* Employee and Family Assistance Program;* Ergonomic furniture program;* Performance bonus;* Discounts on iA products;* And much more! ## Apply now and get ahead in your career, where your talent really belongs! ## Still unsure about applying?At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!