Product Owner

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering, Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A engineering staffing solutions firm in Toronto is seeking a seasoned Product Owner to lead modernization initiatives within nuclear operations. The role involves managing product backlogs, collaborating with stakeholders, and championing Agile practices. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a related field and have over 5 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. This position promotes diversity and inclusivity in hiring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Product Owner, Senior Product Owner, or Product Manager role.
• Strong leadership skills to influence teams across the organization.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a modernization roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize the product backlog, prioritizing safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and create product strategies.

Skills

Product Ownership

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Data Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a modernization roadmap that aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Own, manage, and optimize the product backlog, prioritizing initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance in nuclear operations.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders, including engineering, IT, operations, and regulatory bodies, to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product strategies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to manage competing demands, ensuring that business priorities are effectively balanced and aligned with available resources.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPls) to measure the success of initiatives and ensure continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile best practices in a traditionally structured environment, advocating for iterative improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Senior Product Owner, or Product Manager role within an Agile environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align teams across the organization.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, SAFe, and Lean principles.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing data-driven product strategies and leveraging analytics tools.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), or equivalent certification.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.