Product Owner

Aviso Wealth: At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity: We are looking to fill an opening for a Product Owner to join the Client Experience, Marketing, and Communications (CXMC) team for 12 months.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Product Owner is responsible for managing the product backlog and will work closely with our skilled Delivery Teams to bring the product vision to life. The Product Owner ensures the delivery team’s work is maximized in obtaining the highest value for the product, so our customers don’t simply use our products; they choose to do business with us each day because our product experience is intuitive and a pleasure to use.

In this role, you will actively cultivate strategic partnerships, positioning our organization as a trusted advisor and partner and you will put the clients' needs at the forefront and seek data to truly understand how our customers want to engage with our product. Your focus will be on getting things done and delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations. You will foster collaboration and work harmoniously with cross-functional teams; building trust and encouraging inclusion. You will lead your team towards peak performance, providing regular coaching, removing roadblocks, and providing the resources necessary for their success.

Asoneaviso:

We Care – Youdo the right thing forclients,partnersand colleagues. Youbuild trusted relationships,championservice excellence, andcontribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported

We Dare –You challenge the status quo with bold ideasand fresh perspectives. Youembrace change, seek opportunities toinnovateand are comfortable exploring new ways of working

We Share – Youcollaborate openlyand build meaningful relationships. Youseek outdiverse perspectives, share yourknowledgeand work together to helpcolleagues,clientsand partners succeed

We Deliver – Youtake ownership of your work,honouryourcommitmentsand focus on delivering meaningful results.You hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways to improve

What your day looks like:

Draft product briefs that define objectives, strategies, and expected results

Leverage data to make informed decisions about the product's direction to align with business goals

Engage with stakeholders during visioning and concept development of the product, ensuring their input is considered, their expectations are managed, progress is reported, and concerns are addressed

Perform discovery on relevant topics to gather information for requirements, initiating or advancing analysis efforts to inform product decisions

Assess and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to align the team's work with the product strategy

Manage the product backlog, plan iterations, and elaborate on user stories to provide the development team with clear and actionable tasks

Take responsibility for the delivery of new features and updates, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring the development team understands items in the backlog

Implement user-centric decision making by balancing user needs, IT constraints, and relationships with external partners to prioritize activities that maximize user value

Look for ways to continuously improve the product and enhance the customer’s experience through user feedback, performance data, and industry trends

Your experience and skills:

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

Certifications in Product Ownership or Management, such as Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner are preferred

2+ years' experience as a Product Owner or Manager, ideally in a fast-paced, Agile development environment

2+ years experience in Asset Management

High digital savviness and comfort with a range of software, including MS Office Suite, SQL/Oracle database, Power BI, Smartsheet, Azure DevOPS, Google Analytics, MIRO, and Figma

In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles and experience with prioritization methods like Value vs Effort and RICE

Creative thinker with a vision and ability to conceptualize innovative solutions and features

Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills and the ability to clearly articulate product vision