Product Owner

Sectigo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sectigo is looking for a highly motivated Product Owner to drive product development in our Ottawa office. This full-time role requires managing the product backlog, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading Agile practices to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, have 3+ years of experience as a product owner, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. Join us in creating a growth-oriented and inclusive work environment!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in a product owner role.
• Experience in a development, QA, or technical role.
• Deep understanding of Agile development principles.
• Experience with cybersecurity products is strongly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and dependencies.
• Gather requirements from product management and key business stakeholders, and effectively communicate product requirements to the development, QA, and operations teams.
• Decide which features to develop in each sprint based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Work closely with Development, QA, and Operations to ensure they understand the product requirements and provide necessary context.
• Participate in or lead sprint planning sessions and sprint reviews to define goals and showcase completed work.

Skills

Agile development principles

Cybersecurity products

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our growing global team at Sectigo.

This Product Owner will act as the primary liaison among the product management team, the development team, and key stakeholders. This person is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and managing the product backlog for a specific product area, and ensuring the software aligns with the business requirements.

This is a full-time role working in a hybrid model (3 days in office) based out of our Ottawa office, reporting to our Director, Product Management.

Core Functions, Responsibilities, and Expectations

• Product Backlog Management: Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and dependencies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Gather requirements from product management and key business stakeholders, and effectively communicate product requirements to the development, QA, and operations teams.
• Prioritization: Decide which features to develop in each sprint based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with Development, QA, and Operations to ensure they understand the product requirements and provide necessary context.
• Sprint Planning and Review: Participate in or lead sprint planning sessions and sprint reviews to define goals and showcase completed work.
• Other duties as assigned: Related to the role and company initiatives.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is strongly recommended.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years in a product owner role.
• Experience in a development, QA, or technical role.
• Deep understanding of Agile development principles.
• Experience with cybersecurity products is strongly desirable.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience delivering global SaaS solutions.
• Strong technical understanding of software architectures.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for solving complex problems and creating innovative products.
• Leadership and project management skills from concept to execution.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Sectigo, we value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a positive, engaging, and growth-oriented environment for all employees.