Product Owner

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Product Owner to lead the development of innovative employee solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with a strong focus on user experience and agile methodologies. This hybrid role offers a dynamic workplace and a comprehensive rewards program including flexible work arrangements and a wellness account.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in creating and delivering digital products.
• Expertise in agile methodologies.
• Good understanding of technical aspects related to design and development.

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision and strategy collaborating with stakeholders.
• Manage the backlog and guide sprint planning.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on user feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Product design

Performance measurement tools

AI technologies

Job description

About the role

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our growing team!

At Intact Lab, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions by integrating user-centered design with cutting-edge technology. As part of this ambition, we are seeking a talented and passionate Product Owner to join our dynamic and innovative team.

With a user-focused and business-oriented approach, you will lead multidisciplinary experts in the development of human-centered employee solutions that empower users to achieve their goals with increased productivity and efficiency.

As a Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in the development of our solutions. You will be responsible for defining plans, conducting thorough research, and building products from the ground up. As an expert in our products, you will ensure the frequent launch of new improvements, track their performance, and communicate results / recommendations. This opportunity is ideal for someone eager to learn about new technologies, capable of navigating uncertainty and keen to build robust products from the foundation. A high level of autonomy is essential, as you will need to make important decisions and lead the project with a clear and independent vision.

Reporting to the Manager, Design – Enterprise UX, your main responsibilities will include :

What you'll do here :

Define the product vision and strategy : Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into a clear vision for user-centered product development.

Manage the backlog : Prioritize the backlog of work to ensure the product is delivered according to roadmaps. Guide sprint planning and execution to refine and prioritize user-experience related tasks.

Facilitate cross-collaboration : Work with business stakeholders, designers and developers. Demonstrate the value of user center design solutions through effective communication and presentations.

Monitor product performance : Track the impact of the solutions. Iterate based on performance metrics and user feedback to ensure exceptional user experiences.

What you bring to the table :

Exceptional communication skills : Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and inspire stakeholders through effective communication, serving as a leader who persuades and convinces with clarity.

At least 5 years of experience in creating and delivering digital products.

Expertise in agile methodologies.

Good knowledge of performance measurement tools such as Adobe Analytics.

Proven experience in product design.

Expertise in presentations and workshop facilitation.

Good understanding of technical aspects related to design and development.

Experience with AI technologies is highly desirable.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

You are :

An autonomous leader focused on problem-solving and achieving results.

A visionary with an innovative mindset, always up to date with the latest trends.

An entrepreneurial spirit, with proven planning and project management skills.

Passionate about user experience.

Highly diplomatic and excellent at developing and maintaining relationships.

Able to bring together diverse groups of experts to work towards a common goal.

Creative, analytical, curious, and resourceful.

Important Note :

The candidate will need to overlap between 8pm to 10pm, once a week with Hong Kong time zone.

LI-Hybrid

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.