Technical Product Owner

Qlik; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Product Owner in Ottawa, responsible for developing tools for data integration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in product development, and expertise in agile methodologies. This role offers significant impact and collaboration across teams, enhancing Qlik's capabilities.

Benefits

Career progression pathways and mentoring programs

Culture of innovation and collaboration

Flexible, diverse, and international work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in data integration.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Understanding of business value related to product features.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize product development and feature backlogs.
• Collaborate with product and engineering managers.
• Assist teams in managing multiple new products.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

What makes us Qlik?

We are a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 15 years in a row, transforming complex data landscapes into actionable insights that drive strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities to enable better, faster decisions.

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

We were also recognized as one of the National Capital Region's 2024 Top Employers in Canada. Read on to see why!

The Product Owner Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to focus on creating cutting-edge tools that facilitate data integration into Qlik's data systems. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in helping our teams manage multiple new product developments while supporting our legacy products for a global customer base. You will excel at balancing synchronous and asynchronous communications within a global company, ensuring seamless collaboration across different time zones and cultures. Your expertise in managing cross-team projects will be crucial in elevating our data integration tools.

What makes this role interesting?

• Plan and prioritize product development and feature backlogs, aligning them with the product roadmap and strategic goals.
• Work closely with product managers, business teams, and external contacts to analyze needs and define product features that deliver maximum value.
• Coach teams, coordinate sprints, and keep engineers and managers updated on trends and best practices in agile project management.
• Collaborate with engineering managers across teams to coordinate backlogs and facilitate smooth project execution.
• Lead sprint demos, showcase our work, and incorporate feedback to guide future sprints.
• Serve as a product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions about our data integration tools.
• Lead product release plans and set clear expectations for delivering new functionalities.

Here’s how you’ll be making an impact:

• Collaborate with product and engineering managers to align product development with strategic goals.
• Balance synchronous and asynchronous communications to enhance collaboration in our global company.
• Assist teams in managing multiple new products while providing support for legacy products.
• Coordinate cross-team projects to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Contribute to an industry vital for companies participating in the evolving landscape of generative AI.

We’re looking for a teammate with:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in data integration or related technologies.
• Deep knowledge of agile methodologies for project management.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience managing conflicting stakeholder needs effectively.
• Understanding of business value related to product features and functions.
• Expertise in balancing synchronous and asynchronous communication in a global setting.

Location

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Apply now and help transform complex data landscapes into actionable insights, turning challenges into opportunities!

More about Qlik and who we are:

Learn more about life at Qlik on social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X/Twitter. To explore all opportunities and our values, visit our Careers Page.

What else do we offer?

• Top Employer in the National Capital Region, 2024: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-qliktech
• Career progression pathways and mentoring programs
• A culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness
• Flexible, diverse, and international work environment

Participate in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs and enjoy a culture that encourages giving back, along with special days for personal development and community involvement.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000 CAD per year. Final compensation will depend on location, skills, education, experience, and organizational needs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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Qlik does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please refrain from contacting us directly regarding this role. Resumes submitted without a valid agreement will be property of Qlik, and no fee will be paid for candidates hired through such means.