Product Owner

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 39324

Ministry: Advanced Education

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: April 21, 2023

Classification: Program Services 4

**About Us**:
The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for an adult learning system that provides accessible, affordable and high-quality education for Albertans. The Ministry prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; supporting academic research and innovation.

Our programs and services are driven by 3 outcomes: Adult learning opportunities are accessible and affordable for all Albertans; High-quality education, skills development and research make a positive contribution to Alberta’s economy, society, culture and environment; and the adult learning system is accountable and coordinated.

Programs, Engagement, and Innovation Division

The Programs, Engagement and Innovation Division implements key policy and strategic change initiatives, including targeted program expansion to meet Alberta’s workforce needs. The division provides opportunities for stakeholder engagement to inform and influence government direction; supports Alberta’s International Education Strategy and post-secondary research and innovation; and works with internal and external stakeholders to transform the ministry’s digital architecture and services.

Digital Transformation Branch

**Role**:
**Product Owner (2 positions)**

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Delivery the Product Owner is a key resource in the mandate of the Advanced Education Digital Transformation branch with operational responsibility for delivering the digital services. The Product Owner serves as the lead of a digital Product Team that focuses on developing a product or digital service to improve user experience and meet business needs.

Key responsibilities of the Product Owner:

- Define the product vision and strategy
- Create and manage the product backlog
- Collaborate with stakeholders
- Make product decisions
- Provide leadership and guidance to the development team
- Ensure product quality
- Evaluate and report product progress

The position works within a complex environment, working closely program areas across Advanced Education and partnering Ministries, as well as with product team members from the Digital Design and Delivery branch within Technology and Innovation.

The Product Owner must be an innovative and collaborative leader to create and maximize the value of products and services being developed, defining goals and creating the vision for digital services prioritized on the Advanced Education Digital roadmap. This position also requires building effective relationships to be successful in delivering new digital services that meet user and business area needs.

The Product Owner works independently and is accountable for delivering results that affect larger populations of external and internal stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:
A University Degree in any of the following: Public Administration, Arts, Business or related degree and a minimum of 4 years’ related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

**Related experience must include**:

- Demonstrated competencies in leading and participating in project teams including business areas and technical resources.
- Understanding of methodologies related to product development, human centered design, product management, evaluation and monitoring.
- Knowledge of government strategic goals and policy directions, particularly as they relate to Advanced Education’s mandate.
- Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to gauge product performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Organization, time management, multi-tasking and coordination skills to manage variety and volume of work with close attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Effective relationship building skills.

**Assets**:

- Depth and breadth of knowledge of AE’s programs and services, service delivery mechanisms and Information Technology systems.
- Working experience of Advanced Education’s service eco system and client experience including barriers to accessing and sharing information.
- Knowledge and experience with business and strategic planning, outcomes management and stakeholder management.
- Ability to interact with executive leadership and cross-ministry colleagues to review priorities establish alignment of strategic goals as a part of the AE Digital Strategy and champion digital products.
- Knowledge in agile methodology within a digital team environment and experience or knowle

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