Senior Product Owner

Momentum Financial Services Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Owner in Toronto. The successful candidate will drive product vision and roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage the product lifecycle from inception to market. A Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field is required, along with proven experience in product management and strong Agile knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog.
• Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Product lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION

As a Senior Manager, Product Owner, you will work with business owners and executives to drive the product vision and roadmap. You will manage and prioritize the product backlog, gather and refine business requirements, and translate them into technical specifications. Additionally, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design and technology, to ensure smooth product delivery. This role requires managing risks, making timely decisions, and ensuring quality to deliver a successful product that meets both customer needs and business objectives.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends to inform product decisions.
• Work closely with the technology team to understand product architecture and collaborate on delivering technical solutions.
• Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders and adjust the product strategy accordingly. Ensure clear communication of progress and developments.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Align with the business on common strategies and manage cross-team dependencies.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the product team.
• Partner and coordinate with IT, Commercial Business, marketing, ops, and other teams to prioritize, define, and execute new product launches and enhancements.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for the development team.
• Gather requirements and facilitate projects using Agile methodologies.
• Co-develop user stories with a Business Analyst and manage the backlog to create value for the business and customers.
• Lead feature prioritization and backlog management to ensure impactful features are delivered on time.
• Manage the product lifecycle from inception to market introduction.
• Understand the technical team's operational processes to ensure seamless delivery and support.
• Act as the primary contact for the IT team for information, work prioritization, and decision-making.
• Approve releases and ensure quality by working with QA teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, security, and privacy.
• Manage and mitigate risks associated with product development and deployment.
• Work with Fraud, Risk, and supporting functions to implement business process changes.
• Continuously improve the product to deliver revenue and customer experience enhancements.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on feedback and business needs.
• Participate in steering committees to provide project status and address defects.
• Monitor and analyze product performance, using data to inform decisions and measure success.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field.

SKILLS

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management, business analysis, or management consulting.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with product lifecycle management from inception to market.
• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., Trello, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, GanttPRO).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality products.

Senior level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time.