Product Owner

BRP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Healthcare fully paid by BRP

BRP product discounts

Job summary

BRP is seeking a Product Owner for its central Data & Analytics team in Montreal. You will own the backlog for advanced analytics and AI, translate business needs into user stories, and work with data scientists, ML engineers, and data engineers to deliver value.

The role requires a MSc or BSc and 5+ years in product roles within analytics or tech, with strong stakeholder management and fluency in French and English. You’ll drive adoption and scale solutions globally.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Statistics, Data Science, CS, BI, Analytics, Eng, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years in Product Owner, BA or PM in data/analytics/tech environments.
• Experience in Agile environments and Jira/Confluence.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into backlog items.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage backlog for advanced analytics and AI solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and prioritize work.
• Lead product roadmap discussions with the Product Manager.
• Coordinate experiments, MVPs, testing, and validation sessions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive adoption across teams.

Skills

Agile experience

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Business needs translation

Communication

Education

MSc in Statistics

BSc in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Databricks

Snowflake

Dataiku

Job description

Join BRP's central Data & Analytics team (DNA) as a Product Owner and bring your analytical skills and business insight to our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who seeks to blend their understanding of business intelligence with the predictive power of data science to unlock new opportunities for BRP.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

Product Execution & Backlog Ownership

• Own and manage the product backlog for advanced analytics and AI solutions
• Translate business needs, user feedback, and AIML insights into clear user stories
• Prioritize enhancements, bug fixes, and new capabilities to maximize product value
• Lead product roadmap discussions and contribute to product strategy in collaboration with the Product Manager
• Coordinate evolutions, experimentation phases, and long-term product improvements
• Define and monitor product KPIs and success metrics (adoption, value creation, product performance)

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders regarding the product
• Manage expectations, align priorities, communicate timelines, and ensure transparency
• Lead discussions across diverse stakeholder groups and drive alignment in complex environments
• Coordinate user feedback cycles, POC, MVP, testing phases, and validation sessions
• Facilitate decision-making around feasibility, trade-offs, and scope adjustments

Product Adoption & Change Management

• Support business users through onboarding, training, and documentation
• Drive adoption of AI/ML solutions across teams and ensure long-term engagement
• Gather product usage insights to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure alignment between business processes and solution workflows
• Contribute to change management and user enablement plans

Collaboration with Technical Teams

• Work daily with Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Engineers and the Product Manager
• Understand model outputs, data flows, and technical constraints (no need for deep technical expertise)
• Support teams during development sprints and release cycles
• Contribute to quality assurance, user testing, and release planning
• Help teams navigate ambiguity inherent to experimentation and AI model development

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor product performance, user satisfaction, and business value
• Identify opportunities to scale solutions across regions or business units
• Contribute to the maturity of product practices within the AIML team
• Improve documentation, processes, and delivery efficiency over time

YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• MSc (preferred) or BSc in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Product Manager, or similar role in a data, analytics, or tech environment
• Experience with Agile environments and tools (Jira, Confluence or equivalent)
• Strong ability to understand business needs and convert them into actionable backlog items
• Comfortable interacting with technical teams (DS, MLE, DE) and business users
• Excellent communication, prioritization and stakeholder management skills
• Strong interest in AI/ML applications and the value they generate
• Proficiency in French and English; the team operates primarily in English

STAND OUT WITH...

• Experience in AI/ML product delivery or analytics projects and platforms, or experimentation frameworks
• Knowledge of change management and user enablement practices
• Exposure to data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Dataiku, etc.)
• Experience in large-scale product adoption
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.