Product Owner / Project Manager

valtech; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement contributions from day one

Flexible vacation policy

Monthly personal technology stipend

Closedown during winter holidays

Zusammenfassung

Valtech is seeking a hybrid Product Owner / Project Manager to lead digital experience work. You will own the backlog, partner with clients and an external agency, and coordinate a cross-functional team to turn business needs into shipped outcomes.

Responsibilities include refining the backlog, translating requirements into actionable user stories, and driving delivery across cycles. Strong stakeholder comms and agile delivery expertise are essential, with an AI-oriented approach to

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Product Owner or blended product-delivery role.
• Strong backlog management & elicitation of requirements.
• Ability translate complex needs into actionable, testable deliverables.
• Excellent stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with AI tools for documentation, planning and delivery.

Aufgaben

• Own and prioritize the product backlog so it reflects business objectives and delivery commitments.
• Gather requirements from clients and partner teams, translating them into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Run backlog refinement and readiness sessions so work flows smoothly into each development cycle.
• Track scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies, coordinating activities across client, agency, and internal delivery groups.
• Surface risks, blockers, and cross-workstream dependencies early, driving mitigation or timely escalation.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and stakeholder meetings, acting as the connective layer between business, creative, and technical contributors.

Kenntnisse

Product Owner

Backlog management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder communication

AI tools usage

DX platforms knowledge

Marketing tech

Analytics-informed decisions

Jobbeschreibung

Role overview

A hybrid Product Owner / Project Manager position combining backlog ownership with end-to-end delivery leadership for digital experience work. The role partners with client stakeholders, an external creative agency, and a cross-functional team of architects, developers, analysts, strategists, and QA to turn business needs into shipped outcomes. Candidates must currently be based in Ontario, Montreal, or Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog so it consistently reflects business objectives and delivery commitments.
• Gather requirements from clients and partner teams, translating them into user stories with clear acceptance criteria and functional specifications.
• Run backlog refinement and readiness sessions so work flows smoothly into each development cycle.
• Track scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies, coordinating activities across client, agency, and internal delivery groups.
• Surface risks, blockers, and cross-workstream dependencies early, driving mitigation or timely escalation when needed.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and stakeholder meetings, acting as the connective layer between business, creative, and technical contributors.

Requirements

• Background as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or in a blended product-and-delivery role.
• Demonstrated strength managing backlogs, eliciting requirements, and driving agile delivery processes.
• Ability to convert complex business needs into actionable, testable deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, software development lifecycles, and modern delivery practices.
• Solid organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities, with comfort balancing strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.
• An AI-native mindset or strong willingness to use AI tools for documentation, planning, analysis, and overall delivery effectiveness.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital experience platforms, customer-facing products, or marketing technology ecosystems.
• Familiarity with analytics-informed product decisions.

Benefits and work setup

• Retirement contributions begin on day one, with an additional deferred plan that vests following 24 months of service.
• Flexible vacation policy, including five days during probation and a prorated balance for the remainder of the year.
• Monthly personal technology reimbursement available from the first day of employment.
• Paid closure during the winter holidays plus flexible scheduling year-round to support work-life balance.