Product Owner

Thales Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Product Owner/Product Manager to align product vision with market needs and company objectives. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and substantial experience in product management within the defense sector. The role includes collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality product delivery, and offers a hybrid work environment, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement savings plans

Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym memberships

Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in a Product Owner or Product Manager role, preferably in defense.
• 5 years gathering and translating business requirements into development tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate product vision and strategy.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog.
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing teams for product launches.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science, business administration, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Job description

Employer Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement savings plans
- Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave
- Employee discounts on home, auto, and gym memberships
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility between in-office and remote work
- Engaging work culture that values diversity and inclusivity

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's objectives and market needs
- Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, end-users, business leaders, and development teams
- Create, manage, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects current business priorities and user needs
- Contribute to the product development lifecycle, working closely with engineering and design teams to deliver high-quality products
- Collaborate with marketing and change management teams for product launch strategies and internal use

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related field
- 6-8 years of experience in a Product Owner or Product Manager role, preferably in defense
- At least 5 years of experience in gathering and translating business requirements into actionable development tasks
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or equivalent

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience working with products involving data analytics and artificial intelligence
- Strong communication skills to articulate product updates and strategic plans

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About the company

Thales is a global high technology leader that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets. The company investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology.

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