Product Owner - AI/Data (1783)

Direct IT Recruiting Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Business Operations Manager for a 6-month contract in Montreal, Canada. The successful candidate will define and prioritize features for data and AI-driven products while collaborating with stakeholders and development teams. With a requirement of over 7 years of experience as a Product Owner in Agile environments, candidates should possess strong skills in analytics and AI tools including Power BI and ChatGPT. This mid-senior-level position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as Product Owner in Agile environments.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile Certification(s) are an asset.
• Product Owner certification (CSPO) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize features for data and AI-driven products.
• Own product backlog and prioritize features based on business value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Drive adoption of AI and analytics capabilities across products.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

Product Owner

Agile Scrum

Backlog management

Data-driven products

Power BI

AI tools

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

ChatGPT

Copilot

Job description

Business Operations Manager

Company: Direct IT Recruiting Inc., WBE Canada Certified

Type: 6-Month Contract, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Skills: 7+ years as Product Owner, Agile Scrum, backlog management, data‑driven products, Power BI, AI tools, Copilot, ChatGPT, stakeholder engagement

Description

• Define and prioritize features for data and AI‑driven products, bridging business needs with technical execution.
• Own product backlog and prioritize features based on business value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Drive adoption of AI and analytics capabilities across products.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years as Product Owner in Agile environments.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Hands‑on experience with AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT or other AI tools.
• Familiarity with Power BI and analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile Certification(s) are an asset.
• Product Owner certification (CSPO) is an asset.

Senior‑Level Position

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Contract.

Job Function and Industries

Information Technology and Product Management; IT Services, IT Consulting, Hospitals and Health Care.