Software Product Owner

Reliable Controls; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

RRSP matching

Profit sharing bonus

Hybrid work options

On-site gym access

Job summary

Reliable Controls is seeking a Software Product Owner to translate customer and internal stakeholder needs into clear, actionable development plans. You will gather requirements, set priorities, and guide work for our software teams across development, UI/UX, and architecture.

You will own product messaging, backlogs in Jira, and collaboration with stakeholders to drive successful releases and ongoing product improvement in a hybrid work setup based in Victoria, BC.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role.
• 2+ years of software development experience and lifecycle understanding.
• Post-secondary education in CS, engineering, product management, or related field.
• Experience in Agile development and collaborating with software teams.
• Strong product judgment to set priorities and deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Define product positioning and value proposition.
• Represent customer and market needs through the product lifecycle.
• Maintain accountability for timelines, milestones, risks, and delivery.
• Provide leadership to development teams and balance design with business needs.
• Own product messaging and ensure consistency across communications.
• Define, prioritize, and manage work using Jira and other PM tools.
• Plan and execute product launches with key stakeholders.
• Drive product adoption, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Develop customer-facing product content and materials.
• Monitor market trends to identify needs and opportunities.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and team collaboration.
• Develop insights to anticipate opportunities and drive innovation.

Skills

Product Management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Product Management, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Reliable Controls is dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings around the world. Our team specializes in the design, development, and assembly of building automation controls and software programs. We're working hard to create solutions for building operators to enable the vision of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050.

Your Mission

As a Software Product Owner (PO), you will play a key role in translating customer and internal stakeholder needs into clear, actionable plans for our software development teams. You will gather and clarify requirements, establish priorities, and transform stakeholder needs into well-defined development plans.

Working closely with development, UI/UX, and architecture teams, you will conceptualize solutions, define and prioritize work for each development cycle, and manage the development effort through implementation. You will provide direction and clarification throughout the development process to ensure solutions meet customer needs, product objectives, and technical requirements.

In This Role You Will

• Define product positioning & value proposition
• Represent customer, stakeholder, and market needs throughout the product development lifecycle
• Maintain accountability for project timelines, milestones, risks and delivery commitments
• Provide leadership and supervision to the development teams
• Balance architecture, technical design, and business needs
• Own product messaging and ensure consistency across internal and customer-facing communications
• Define, prioritize, and manage development work using JIRA and other project management tools
• Plan and execute successful product launches in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Drive product adoption, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain customer-facing product content and supporting materials
• Monitor competitive and market trends to identify emerging customer needs, opportunities, and potential threats
• Participate in all Agile Scrum activities, including triage, backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily scrums, reviews, and retrospectives
• Develop a strong understanding of our product marketplace and use those insights to anticipate opportunities and drive product innovation

This role might be right for you if you have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role.
• 2+ years of software development experience, with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and partnering closely with software development teams.
• Strong product judgment, with the ability to evaluate competing needs, set priorities, and make thoughtful decisions that deliver customer and business value.
• A collaborative approach and experience bringing cross-functional teams and stakeholders together to build alignment, shape product roadmaps, and move initiatives forward.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with project management; PMP certification would be considered an asset.

You’ll Be Successful In This Position If You

• Can balance competing priorities and multiple sources of input to make thoughtful, informed product decisions.
• Take initiative, stay organized, and effectively manage your time and priorities.
• Have a genuine interest in product design and project management.
• Bring strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to understand complex problems and develop practical solutions.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Rewards: Your hard work and dedication don’t go unnoticed. We offer:

• A competitive extended health and dental plan for you and your family
• A yearly RRSP contribution on the company’s behalf, plus employee contribution matching to support your financial growth
• An annual profit sharing bonus that recognizes your contributions to our growth

Work–Life Balance & Flexibility: We know quality work comes from a balanced life. That’s why we offer generous paid time off and hybrid work options whenever possible.

Health, Wellness & Community: Your well-being matters. Enjoy access to free on-site gyms at both Victoria locations, along with social events nearly every month. Prefer green commuting? You’ll even be paid for choosing sustainable transportation.

Learning, Mentorship & Growth: We offer $2,000 per year reimbursement for learning and development related to your role, mentorship from experienced team members, and development pathways to help you grow.