Product Owner / Project Manager

Valtech; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan

Virtual healthcare via Sun Life

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Spending Account

RRSP match (DPSP)

Flexible vacation policy

Technology reimbursement

Winter holidays

Job summary

Valtech in Canada is seeking a Product Owner / Project Manager to lead product backlog and agile delivery across client engagements. You’ll translate business needs into actionable user stories, collaborate with stakeholders and external agencies, and drive successful project execution within a lean, integrated delivery model.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to balance strategy with hands-on delivery, leveraging AI-enabled approaches to improve requirements management and planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as Product Owner, BA, PM, or blended role.
• Strong backlog management and requirements gathering.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into deliverables.
• Proven stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in digital projects.
• Solid understanding of Agile software development life cycle and delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog with prioritized requirements.
• Gather and translate client needs into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Refine backlog and prepare work for development cycles.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, external agencies, and delivery teams.
• Coordinate planning, status reporting, and governance activities.
• Identify risks and dependencies and drive mitigation.
• Balance product ownership with project delivery in an integrated model.
• Lead workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Product ownership

Backlog management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Requirements analysis

Executive communication

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead We are global

We're a global experience innovation company that helps brands unlock value through data, technology, creativity, and AI. At Valtech, we work in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful digital experiences that drive measurable results.

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care a nd dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

We're just considering candidates based in Ontario, Montreal or Quebec.

As a Product Owner / Project Manager, you will act as the primary owner of product requirements and backlog management while providing essential project management leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle. We're looking for aProduct Owner / Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of product ownership, agile delivery, and stakeholder management. This is a hybrid role designed for someone who can translate business needs into actionable requirements while also ensuring successful project execution across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

You will collaborate closely with client stakeholders, an external creative agency, and a cross-functional delivery team including Solution Architects, Developers, Analytics Specialists, Content Strategists, and QA professionals. Your focus will be on creating clarity, aligning priorities, and enabling successful execution through well-defined requirements and effective project coordination.

Given the lean team structure, you will play a critical role in balancing both product ownership and project delivery responsibilities within an integrated delivery model.

What You’ll Do

Product Ownership

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business objectives and delivery goals.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize requirements from client stakeholders and project partners.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
• Facilitate backlog refinement and readiness activities to prepare work for upcoming development cycles.
• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities.
• Ensure requirements are sufficiently detailed and validated to support efficient implementation.

Project Management

• Support end-to-end project delivery by tracking scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across client teams, external agencies, and internal delivery teams.
• Facilitate project planning, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and governance activities.
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies, driving timely mitigation and escalation when needed.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure commitments are delivered on time and within agreed parameters.
• Foster transparency and alignment across all stakeholders throughout the engagement.
• Act as a key liaison between business, creative, and technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, backlog reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Drive alignment around priorities, scope decisions, and delivery expectations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, outcome-oriented team culture focused on continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or in a blended Product/Delivery role.
• Strong experience managing product backlogs, requirements gathering, and agile delivery processes.
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in digital product or technology environments.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, software development lifecycles, and delivery practices.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational detail.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

AI-Forward Mindset

We believe AI is transforming how teams work and deliver value. The ideal candidate is AI-native or demonstrates a strong willingness to leverage AI tools to enhance requirements management, planning, documentation, analysis, and overall delivery effectiveness. We are looking for someone who embraces experimentation, continuous learning, and modern ways of working.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with digital experience platforms, customer-facing products, or marketing technology ecosystems.
• Familiarity with analytics, content strategy, or experience design disciplines.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies and distributed teams.
• Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), PMP, or equivalent.

What You Can Expect

At Valtech, you'll work alongside talented strategists, designers, technologists, and innovators who are shaping the future of experience innovation. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with global teams, and grow your expertise in product, delivery, and AI-enabled ways of working.

If you're passionate about turning complexity into clarity, driving outcomes through collaboration, and leveraging AI to work smarter, we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

This is afull-timeposition based inCanada. The offered salary range is90.000-120.000 CADannually, depending on experience and location.

Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service:

• A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
• A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
• A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.
• Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
• Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
• We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.