Team Lead, Product Owners

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A forward-thinking, forward-doing LEADER

The Opportunity

As a Team Lead for our Agile Product Owner team, you'll fuel your passion and creativity while being supported by a team that feels like family. With diverse business lines, no other Alberta organization offers Product Owners and Team Leads the same learning opportunities. You'll dive right in, leading the strategic software development product roadmap that helps our business teams deliver products and services that allow our members to live their lives with confidence. This role will challenge you to flex your skills, work with best-in-class technology, and showcase your abilities—all within a positive work environment that champions your growth.

* This role is a 12-month opportunity with the possibility of extension. *

A Place to Belong

AMA is more than a workplace; it's a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive wage
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more
• Ongoing professional development
• Vacation earnings paid out with each pay period
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

Who You Are

• Leading Software Innovation: You are passionate about driving transformation, helping clients solve problems, adopt new technologies and refine processes that enhance customer experiences and meet business goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: You excel at building relationships across all levels, from junior team members to the C-suite. Clear communication and strategic alignment are your strengths.
• Empowering Product Owners: You believe in the power of mentorship and are dedicated to guiding and developing other Product Owners. Strong leadership and a culture of continuous learning are key to successful teams.
• Optimizing for Success: You are driven by results, focusing on optimizing software products to meet specific business targets and delivering increase value. Balancing strategic vision with tactical execution excites you, especially when it involves making data-driven decisions.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Drive Software Transformation: Lead software development initiatives, ensuring that product development aligns with company goals and delivers value for the committed effort, keeping within established budget guardrails. Guide other Product Owners in achieving their objectives and continuously driving incremental value and improvement in your products.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with software development teams to ensure all product solutions adhere to best practices. Your collaboration will ensure that the products are not only functional but also provide an exceptional user experience.
• Manage Stakeholders: Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, clearly communicating the product vision, strategy, and progress. Ensure alignment with business objectives and manage expectations effectively.
• Optimize Software Products: Lead the performance and optimization of software products, using data insights to enhance user experience and meet specific business targets. Prioritize initiatives to maximize impact and ROI.
• Create and Continuously Curate a Software Product Roadmap: Partner with business units to create and maintain a strategic product roadmap that ensures the highest value for both members, employees, and the organization. This roadmap will be continuously adjusted and refined over time to meet evolving business needs and optimize outcomes.
• Mentor Product Owners: Provide leadership and mentorship to other Product Owners, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Support their development to ensure they can successfully manage their own products.
• Maximize Commercial Software Utilization: Identify and leverage opportunities to maximize the usage and functions of commercial software products. Your expertise will help integrate these solutions into our product roadmap, ensuring they deliver optimal value and meet business needs.

What You Bring to the Table

• Product Management: You have a proven track record of leading product initiatives that successfully meet or exceed business targets. Your experience spans working with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Collaboration with Development Teams: You have experience working closely with development teams, ensuring that all software products adhere to best practices and deliver excellent user experiences.
• Leadership & Mentorship: You've demonstrated your ability to lead and mentor other Product Owners, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Your guidance has helped others grow and succeed in their roles.
• Strategic Alignment: You have a solid understanding of how to align software products with business strategies, effectively prioritizing initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
• Interpersonal Skills: Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills have enabled you to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration.

Belonging Matters Here

AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact

. We'll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.