Product Owner

Iaawg; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine services

EFAP

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Product Owner to drive the value of savings-related products. You will define and maintain the product roadmap, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery aligns with business goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with analysts, IT teams, and external partners. Ideal candidate brings 7+ years in product ownership, a relevant degree, and strong ability to translate business needs into technical requirements while communicating impact to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years as a business-side Product Owner or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to translate business needs into actionable technology requirements and communicate impacts.

Responsibilities

• Understand, present, and simplify the business value of the product.
• Own the product vision, roadmap, and content presentations across ceremonies.
• Define product requirements with stakeholders and provide clarifications (stories, estimations, sequencing).
• Establish acceptance criteria and ensure they are met.
• Build and evolve the asset roadmap including requirements, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with analysts, IT, and external partners on delivery.
• Identify and resolve risks related to the asset roadmap.

Skills

Business value understanding

Stakeholder collaboration

Product ownership

SAFe knowledge

Cloud/APIs/Microservices knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / IS/IT / CS

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us

Are you driven by transforming the individual savings sector and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Product Owner, you will play a key role in understanding, simplifying, and maximizing the business value of products and assets related to Savings. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. You will have a direct impact on the modernization and transformation of the individual savings sector while working closely with multidisciplinary Fusion Teams.

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Product Owner, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Understand, present, and simplify the business value of the product.
• Actively participate in product definition and business requirement breakdown while collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Own the product vision, roadmap, and content presentations across ceremonies.
• Provide the business clarifications required to help teams identify the best technology solutions, including user stories, estimations, and sequencing.
• Establish acceptance criteria and ensure they are met.
• Build, maintain, and evolve the roadmap of the assets under your responsibility, including business requirements, bug fixes, operationalization, security, and compliance.
• Proactively identify and collaboratively resolve risks and issues related to the roadmap of the assets under your responsibility.
• Work closely with business analysts, business architects, IT teams, and our external partner in managing, optimizing, and evolving external delivery teams.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 7 years of experience as a business-side Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Systems and Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• Is known for their ability to understand user needs in order to maximize team value delivery and ensure solutions meet user expectations.
• Stands out for their ability to translate business needs into actionable technology requirements and communicate technology impacts back to business stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and synthesis skills, rigor, and the ability to work in a complex and evolving transformation environment.
• Is recognized for their strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Has knowledge of the savings, insurance, or financial services industry, considered a strong asset.
• Has knowledge of the SAFe methodology and modern technologies including Cloud, APIs, Microservices, and Domain-Driven Design, considered an asset.

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 potential can be freely expressed and developed

The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

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 (EFAP)
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products

And much more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-08-22

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we're invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

As a reflection of our employees' appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada's top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers.

At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees' wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees' appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

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