Product Owner - IT Process & Value Leader

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in Montreal seeks an experienced Product Owner to lead development projects and manage deliverables. Responsibilities include defining the product backlog, ensuring quality control, and advising partners on project execution. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of six years of relevant experience, with a strong knowledge of agile methodologies, ITIL, and French. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience as a product owner and/or in IT product or process management.
• Experience with the agile approach is necessary.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the product backlog for large-scale development projects.
• Determine priorities to maximize the value of deliverables.
• Determine stories to be delivered based on priorities.
• Review and approve deliverables to ensure quality control.
• Be the sole point of entry for product-related requests.
• Work closely with partner teams on IT practices.
• Lead projects and initiatives that significantly impact the organization.
• Advise clients and partners on projects.
• Help develop and update policies and standards.
• Represent your unit before internal decision-making bodies.

Skills

Communication and prioritization skills

Ability to manage multiple files

Knowledge of ITIL

Knowledge of COBIT

Knowledge of IT4IT

Knowledge of cloud computing

Knowledge of scrum/Kanban agile model

Knowledge of Jira

Knowledge of Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

A financial services group in Montreal seeks an experienced Product Owner to lead development projects and manage deliverables. Responsibilities include defining the product backlog, ensuring quality control, and advising partners on project execution. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of six years of relevant experience, with a strong knowledge of agile methodologies, ITIL, and French. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and comprehensive benefits.