Senior Product Owner (PO)

CGI; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Product Owner to enhance its MES platforms. You will define and manage product backlogs, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to the product vision. A strong understanding of Agile methodologies and 7+ years of relevant experience is required. Bilingualism in French and English is essential due to global interactions.

Benefits

Diversity commitment

Team ownership

Qualifications

• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Background in industrial or manufacturing environments, ideally with MES systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Bilingual (French and English) – fluent in both written and spoken communication.
• Ability to simplify technical concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, autonomy, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams, business analysts, and end users.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, etc.).
• Ensure deliverables meet business needs and quality standards.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and challenges related to MES system integration.
• Contribute to the product vision and strategic roadmap.

Skills

English

French

Leadership

Product Management

SCRUM

Tools

Wonderware

GE Digital

Siemens Opcenter

Job description

Overview

Our client, a major player in the global mining sector, seeks a Senior Product Owner to support the evolution of its MES (Manufacturing Execution System) platforms as part of modernizing manufacturing operations and optimizing the value chain.

The PO will operate in a technologically advanced environment, including industrial data platforms, predictive analytics tools, and automation systems. While the PO will not directly use these technologies, they must understand their operational impact to guide product priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams, business analysts, and end users.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, etc.).
• Ensure deliverables meet business needs and quality standards.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and challenges related to MES system integration.
• Contribute to the product vision and strategic roadmap.

Qualifications / Profile

• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Background in industrial or manufacturing environments, ideally with MES systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Bilingual (French and English) – fluent in both written and spoken communication.
• Ability to simplify technical concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, autonomy, and analytical skills.

Assets

• Familiarity with MES solutions (e.g., Wonderware, GE Digital, Siemens Opcenter).
• Experience in multi-site or international environments.
• Product Owner certification (CSPO, PSPO) or equivalent.

Location: The client would like to have someone in Saguenay, but is open to elsewhere in Quebec.

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to interactions with national and global clients.

Skills

• English
• French
• Leadership
• Product Management
• SCRUM

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