Product Owner

iA Financial Group; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plans

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program, wellness days, and P

Telemedicine services

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group seeks a Product Owner to shape the evolution of strategic products, balancing user needs, tech constraints, and delivery capacity. You’ll partner with business and technology teams to define priorities, drive roadmaps, and deliver high-value solutions across critical processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will manage an organized backlog, work with analysts and developers, measure outcomes, and leverage AI to enhance analyses and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Has at least five years of experience in information technology.
• Includes at least two years in product ownership or an equivalent role.
• Hands-on product management experience: discovery, roadmap development, value-based prioritization.
• Ability to interpret usage/operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI in product activities or SDLC.
• Familiar with backlog management tools such as Azure DevOps and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the product roadmap in partnership with business and technology teams.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize user and stakeholder needs to maximize business value.
• Maintain a clear, structured product backlog aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Determine priorities and sequence initiatives based on value, risks, dependencies and capacity.
• Understand user journeys, identify pain points, and validate hypotheses using data and field observations.
• Structure and manage the backlog in Azure DevOps, including epics, features, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, developers, and quality specialists to support delivery.
• Monitor execution, coordinate dependencies, and approve production releases with quality and risk management.
• Measure product performance and drive continuous improvements using AI-assisted analyses.

Skills

Product ownership

Data-driven decisions

Agile teamwork

AI in product

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us Would you like to play a key role in the decisions that shape the evolution of a strategic product? As a Product Owner, you will contribute to the evolution of solutions that support critical processes for iA Financial Group. Working closely with the ecosystem’s Product Manager, business partners, and technology teams, you will help define priorities, evolve the roadmap, and achieve targeted business outcomes. You will turn complex needs into high-value solutions by balancing user expectations, technology constraints, delivery capacity, and improvement opportunities. This position is a great opportunity to combine product management, business vision, technology, and innovation in an environment where autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of our practices.

What you’ll accomplish with us

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

• Define and evolve the product roadmap in partnership with business and technology teams.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize user and stakeholder needs to maximize business value.
• Maintain a clear, structured product backlog aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Determine priorities and sequence initiatives based on expected value, risks, dependencies, and delivery capacity.
• Understand user journeys, identify pain points, and validate solution hypotheses using data and field observations.
• Structure and manage the backlog in Azure DevOps, including epics, features, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with analysts, architects, developers, and quality specialists to support the delivery of initiatives.
• Monitor execution, coordinate dependencies, and approve production releases while ensuring quality and effective risk management.
• Measure product performance, recommend continuous improvements, and use artificial intelligence tools to optimize analyses, documentation, and decision-making.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their ability to prioritize needs, make informed decisions, and maximize the product’s business value.
• Stands out for their ability to understand complex needs, analyze data, and turn challenges into practical solutions.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage partners through influential leadership.
• Is recognized for their thoroughness, analytical and synthesis skills, and ability to thrive in a changing environment.

Has at least five years of experience in information technology, including at least two years in product ownership or an equivalent role. Has hands‑on product management experience, including discovery, roadmap development, value‑based prioritization, incremental delivery, and benefits measurement. Demonstrates the ability to interpret usage and operational data to support decision‑making and continuous improvement. Has hands‑on experience using generative artificial intelligence in product activities or the software development lifecycle. Is familiar with Azure DevOps or a comparable backlog management tool and is comfortable working in an Agile environment.

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 everyone’s potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment in Montreal or Quebec City, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• A culture that values collaboration, autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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
• 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

Posting End Date

2026-11-04

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.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

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. Want to join the iA family, but there’s no job openings right now that match your profile? Let us know you’re interested!