Technical Product Owner

We’re hiring_

iENSO makes Embedded Vision and Edge AI platforms for companies that need to include AI, image processing, and data connectivity capabilities in intelligent IoT Products that can output actionable data so that humankind can make better decisions and be more efficient. Our global network of expertise is in vision, design, development, and manufacture of optimized and scalable embedded vision systems for home automation, robotics, precision farming & agriculture, remote security, and medical equipment.

Our growing company is hiring for a **Technical Product Owner with strong project management skills**.

Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications.

We look forward to reviewing your resume

**Scope of Position**:

- Salaried, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
- Hybrid Work System: 20 Mural Street, Richmond Hill, ON + Work From Home
- Salary: TBD + Benefits
- Date Posted: December 5, 2024

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields;
- At least 2 years of experience as a technical product owner, software developer, or other hands-on role, which will enable you to communicate with relevant stakeholders at eye-to-eye level;
- Experience partnering with engineering and design teams to define, build, and maintain products which are critical to sustained growth, engagement, and customer success;
- Strong understanding of computer science concepts, algorithms, and data structures;
- Experience in hardware or similar products;
- Ability to write detailed & high-quality product requirements;
- Ability to explain complex requirements in simple words, highly communicative (both written and verbal);
- Experience in driving collaboration across multiple disciplines - Product, UX, Engineering, QA;
- Experience in using modern prototyping tools to communicate your ideas efficiently;
- Experience with creating and optimizing user onboarding journeys;
- In-depth knowledge of agile software development methodologies;
- Solid knowledge of software development lifecycle;
- Working knowledge of product development process;
- Excellent knowledge of user-centred design principles;
- Experience working with embedded solutions is a significant advantage;
- Exposure to imaging and computer vision would be an asset;
- Working knowledge of SaaS and Cloud technology would be an asset;
- Self-driven and organized with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple initiatives;
- Charismatic and engaging personality that will engage developers with the vision of the product;
- Customer-facing experience would be preferred;
- Experience with Jira/ Confluence;
- Strong, dedicated work ethic;
- Flexibility to manage time zone difference with international teams;
- Eligibility to work in Canada;
- Some international travel may be required.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to the Director, Customer Success & Application Engineering, the **Technical Product Owner** will work cross-functionally with distributed teams and stakeholders and collaborate on the execution of projects and programs that deliver value for our customers and support;
- Oversee all stages of product creation including design and development;
- Work as the key liaison and bridge between product managers and development teams;
- Guide technical teams to derive and define technical product requirements from business needs;
- Break down requirements into incremental value-add deliveries such as epics and stories making sure all are documented;
- Maintain frequent communication with the business to understand needs, relay progress and resolve production issues;
- Align customer needs with the company product road map to optimize synergies;
- Create, maintain and prioritize the backlog based on the overall strategy and business objectives;
- Facilitate and understand the engineering challenges to enable engineering teams to work as productively and efficiently as possible;
- Oversee all stages of product creation including design and development.
- In Accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), iENSO strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory. If you require accommodation, please advise HR in advance of attending the interview. _