Data Product Owner

Data Product Owner (contract or temporary assignment) Data Product Owner (contract or temporary assignment) role at Export Development Canada (EDC). Application deadline: January 9th, 2025. Position Data Product Owner Employment Type Contract Compensation Details Product Owner 18: Salaries typically range from $94,664 to $126,219 annually, based on qualifications and experiences. Location Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week (subject to change). This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto or Mississauga. About EDC Export Development Canada (EDC) empowers Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth. Why Join EDC? Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team – Work alongside talented professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Thrive in a supportive, teamwork‑driven environment – Flourish in a workplace where collaboration and mutual support are paramount. Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets – Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development. \Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family‑Friendly Employers. Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package: Flexible benefits – Choose coverage that suits your needs, including Medical, Dental, Life, and more, plus additional Flex credits. Defined Contribution Pension Plan – Secure your future with our generous matching program. Competitive vacation program – 4 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year for permanent employees. Comprehensive wellness programs – Access wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs. Professional Development – Support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities. Team Overview The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group, established in 2023, empowers customers and colleagues to deliver secure and reliable digital experiences. Objectives include: Define, execute, and sustain the integrated technology target state, data model, and technology operations for EDC’s 2030 transformation. Establish and manage a rolling 3‑Year Digital Roadmap to sequence technology outcomes. Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies. Lead integrated digital, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementations for excellent user experiences. The Enterprise Data Operations and Technology (EDOT) group significantly impacts business operations by ensuring a reliable data ecosystem. The Data Product Owner (PO) translates business needs into a strategic technology/product roadmap, prioritizes the backlog, and manages deployment into production. What You Will Be Doing Develop product vision, operational key responsibilities (OKRs), and synchronize them with the family. Define business value and develop cases for the product; support messaging and outreach. Build relationships with business/IT stakeholders to gather feedback and refine the product roadmap. Scope the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) considering resource constraints and sustained development. Build and prioritize the product backlog, maintaining it continuously. Identify and raise dependencies to Family Product Owner and Architecture Owners, with support of the Scrum Master. Collaborate with Architecture Owners to prioritize technology debt stories. Collaborate with Tech Leads to define the technical roadmap. Empower teams to be autonomous and self‑organizing; model servant leadership by removing impediments. Ensure team members understand backlog stories and their business value. Participate in sprint events, support the team daily, and accept sprint results. Own defined KPIs for the squad; manage tracking, forecasting, and variance monitoring of funding. Provide functional onboarding for new team members. Consistently represent the voice of the customer in platform discussions. What We Are Looking For Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in product design, business analysis, product ownership, product management, product development, or solution delivery. Experience designing and building customer‑centric data products in transactional data domains. Experience with Azure Data Platform technologies and end‑to‑end data engineering lifecycle. Familiarity with best practices for data pipeline development, version control, automated testing, and CI/CD. Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing demands. What Will Make You Stand Out Experienced in Agile and Scrum. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Advanced CSPO. Good technical understanding of data technologies to communicate with technical teams. Bilingual in English and French. Eligibility EDC is committed to fair employment practices and prefers candidates who can work legally in Canada (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). All candidates must meet required security screening. The position is open to those who meet all essential requirements and whose applications are received by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on development finance and the world. Apply today Visit our website: EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity EDC is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We create a safe, inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We ensure confidentiality for accommodation requests. Contact for any accommodations. Posting Information Posting Date: Dec 22, 2025 Primary Location: Ontario‑Ottawa Job Type: Contract Schedule: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr