Product Owner

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering staffing solutions company is seeking a Product Owner to define a modernization roadmap, manage product backlogs, and drive Agile practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience in an Agile environment. A relevant degree and certifications like CSPO or equivalent are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact compliance and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Senior Product Owner, or Product Manager role within an Agile environment.
• Proven ability to gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements from multiple stakeholders.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM), or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a modernization roadmap aligning with business objectives.
• Own, manage, and optimize the product backlog.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Analytic skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Scrum

SAFe

Lean principles

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.