Technical Product Owner, Retail

Teifi Digital, Teifi Holding Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Teifi Digital, located in Metro Vancouver, is seeking a Technical Product Owner to lead Shopify Retail POS implementation projects. This role necessitates a blend of technical and strategic skills, where the TPO is accountable for the entire project delivery from planning to post-launch.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, especially in retail technology. The position offers a hybrid work model along with comprehensive health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills.
• Hands-on experience with data migration and integrations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of Shopify POS implementation projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams of developers and data specialists.
• Manage project scope, budget, risks, and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Shopify POS expertise

Stakeholder management

Data migration

Technical specifications translation

Education

5+ years of project management experience

Experience in retail technology or SaaS

Tools

Notion

Linear

Slack

G Suite

Figma

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Product Owner (TPO) to lead full lifecycle Shopify Retail POS implementation projects. This role is both technical and strategic, requiring deep knowledge of Shopify configuration, data migration, and integrations—alongside project management and stakeholder leadership skills.

The TPO is the technical decision-maker responsible for directing implementation strategy, validating solutions, and owning successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of Shopify POS implementation projects, from planning through post-launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams of developers, data specialists, and vendor partners.
• Manage project scope, budget, risks, and timelines, reporting progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee Shopify POS configuration, ensuring products, customers, orders, tax, payment, and multi-location setups align with requirements.
• Define and lead data migration strategy, including mapping and QA.
• Direct integrations with ERP, CRM, inventory, and payment platforms, collaborating with internal developers and external vendors.
• Review and approve technical designs, test plans, and deployment strategies with a Systems Architect.
• Facilitate discovery sessions with clients to validate requirements and align workflows.
• Communicate project updates and risks to executives and retail leadership.
• Define testing objectives for configuration, data, and integrations.
• Ensure all project documentation, SOPs, and handover materials are complete.
• Oversee training plans to ensure successful adoption by store teams and admins.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to translate customer requirements into technical specifications, feature requests, and implementation plans, ensuring custom solutions are delivered on time and meet merchant needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2+ years in retail technology or SaaS implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Shopify POS, including configuration, workflows, and APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with data migration and integrations.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Notion, Linear, and collaboration tools like Slack and G Suite.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate between business requirements and technical execution.

Preferred

• Experience in using visual workflow mapping and design tools like Figma, Visio, Lucidchart.
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, and inventory management tools and integrations.
• Background in multi‑location retail or service‑based industries.
• Familiarity with API queries and data mapping.
• Proficiency in using Python scripts to automate and expedite data transformation tasks.
• Ability to leverage AI tools like Claude, Notion, and Gemini to query data, draft workflows, and develop technical solutions.
• Ongoing professional development through training programs, certifications, and peer mentorship.
• Hybrid work model depending on role, with a Granville Island office and free on‑site parking.
• Flexibility in work hours designed to accommodate appointments and personal responsibilities.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage in Canada, plus a health spending account.
• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Regular team culture events, stocked office snacks, and a dog‑friendly workplace.
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities for full‑time employees.

Teifi Digital, a Shopify Plus Platinum partner, excels in resolving complex e-commerce challenges. We focus on integrating large catalogs, sophisticated data frameworks, and legacy systems into seamless unified commerce and B2B solutions, delivering unparalleled customer experiences. Our skill in deploying Shopify Plus caters to top‑tier merchants in manufacturing, parts, distribution, retail, and B2B, ensuring minimal technical debt and maximized e-commerce revenue.

An AI‑Forward Workplace

AI is embedded in how we work. Our team regularly uses AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and deliver better outcomes. Candidates joining us should be comfortable leveraging AI as part of their day‑to‑day workflow and open to developing their skills as these tools evolve. Familiarity with AI tools is a plus; a willingness to learn and adapt is a must.

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