Senior Product Owner

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About the role

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead our productivity improvement projects using AI technologies. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and proven experience in outlining and prioritizing work based on business value. The ideal candidate will have a strong propensity for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be guiding the team by handling team meetings, you will be responsible to elaborate, monitor and provide status on the team roadmap. Owning the product backlog, your experience will help the team stay organized and focus.

What you'll do here:

• Be the primary contact for the multidisciplinary team for information, work prioritization and decision making. 

• Ensure planning, facilitate demos and participate in committees and retrospectives. 

• Lead and inspire the team from idea generation to execution. 

• Act as a facilitator to identify the priority among several requests coming from tech & Lab. 

• Partner with teams and managers to identify priority, gather requirements and facilitate projects execution accounting for resources capacity.

• Ensure a healthy backlog and help to refine user stories. 

• Responsible for aligning with other POs and managing cross team dependencies. 

• Ensure delivery of products according to roadmaps. 

• Act as an expert in product development and innovation. 

• Work closely and manage follow ups with various collaborators: Developers, Data Scientists, Architecture, Security, and else.

 What you bring to the table:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in product creation and delivery, team or project coordination. 

• Very good knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). 

• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, MS Teams. 

• CSPO or PSPO certification (an asset). 

• Ability to make powerful presentations and facilitate workshops. 

• Very good understanding of the technical aspects of design and development.  

• Experience in AI related projects.

• Knowledge IT Infrastructure, Software Engineering, and AI concepts are an asset.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country. 

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Your qualities:  

• Autonomous leader oriented towards solving problems and achieving results. 

• Ability to lead a team, facilitate some agile events (planning and refinement) and conduct prioritization workshops. 

• Proven skills in project planning and management. 

• Passionate about teamwork processes and a strong focus on operational efficiency. 

• Diplomat, able to influence and excellent at developing and maintaining relationships. 

• Positive, creative, analytical and curious. 

• Comfortable working in complex environments that are constantly evolving and multidisciplinary teams.

• Comfortable working in a progressing agile environment.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.