Product Owner

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a confident Product Owner to spearhead an Agile pod within their Omnichannel Analytics team in Toronto. This role focuses on developing a single source of truth platform, requiring strong stakeholder management and technical knowledge. The ideal candidate will possess agile experience, leadership skills, and a background in retail or e-commerce technology, driving innovations and aligning technical solutions with business goals.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Product Experience, ideally more senior.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and sprint ceremonies.
• Experience in the retail or e-commerce sector is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Agile pod to develop the Commercial Analytics Platform.
• Manage JIRA boards and ensure project timelines are met.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Agile experience

Leadership and communication abilities

Collaborative team player

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Product Owner Certification - CSPO

Tools

Jira

Microsoft PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Insight Globals client is looking for a confident Product Owner to join their team to lead one of the Agile Pods in their Omnichannel Analytics team. The goal is to build one single source of truth platform for their Omnichannel team globally. The long-term end goal is to eventually have AI predictive analytics but they are not there yet. They are calling this Commercial Analytics Platform. They are splitting the this pod into two pods and this Product Owner will lead one pod.

They are looking for a Product Owner who can work with the business stakeholders, understanding what the business problem is, understand the solution and what they are trying to build. Then working with the development team and how do we get this work done from a data engineering side, from a front-end side, etc. Take it from high level working with the business (sales team, business team) taking their ideas, and work with the development team to iterate on this and make it better for their users. They will be managing the JIRA boards, being able to track everything the team is doing. Where are there dependencies and blockers. Owning that the work will be executed on time and if its not going to be, clearly articulating that to the business on sprint reviews how we will get back on track. There will be a dedicated Scrum Master, but this person will be expected to attend all the ceremonies. Someone else will be leading the refinement, but this person will be an engaged member of the agile team.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence

Act as a translator between technical teams and non-technical management

Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language

Participate in strategic planning and technology roadmap development

Provide accurate technical estimates and help manage project expectation

Lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex omnichannel technology projects

Develop and maintain project timelines, technical specifications, and documentation

Implement agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes

Manage technical debt and prioritize system improvements

Ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives

Clear any development hurdles that may arise, whether it be closing technical knowledge gaps, finding answers to product questions, or streamlining existing operations.

Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their business objectives and partner on technology solutions

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

-2-3 years of Product Experience (ideally a bit more senior)

-Agile experience, understanding of sprint ceremonies

-Stakeholder Management

-Jira experience, writing stories in Jira

-Ability to ask questions

-Strong leadership and communication abilities

-Good problem-solving and analytical thinking

-Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

-Strategic thinking and vision setting

-Adaptability in a fast-changing technological landscape

-Experience in retail, e-commerce, or customer experience technology -Ecommerce/Retail analytics experience

-Technical acumen is a plus

-Product Owner Certification - CSPO plus

-Solid understanding of cloud technologies and Microsoft PowerBI

-Knowledge of modern frontend and backend frameworks

-Understanding of emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].