Senior Product Owner

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Product Owner role at Thales . Location: Ottawa, Canada. This is a Hybrid role in Ottawa, ON. Note that role can be located at other work sites including Halifax NS or Victoria BC at local shipyards. Thales Canada is looking for a senior Product Owner with a background in systems and business analysis who will take a leadership role in the ongoing digitization and maturation of the naval in-service support processes. The Product Owner will lead and support other analysts in planning, estimating, organizing, and executing work such as process capture, engineering change proposal definition, training & organizational change management, value proposition definition, and continuous improvement. This role requires a combination of leadership, ownership, and technical ability to manage work through all lifecycle stages from definition to implementation and delivery. Regulatory Compliance Requirements: Canada, Access to Controlled Goods, Security Clearance. Key Areas of Responsibility Product Ownership — Build, manage, and own the work backlog for the assigned function within the designated project management tool through the complete lifecycle of the work; be the primary point of contact for the function internally and externally; engage with cross-functional stakeholders; advocate for continuous improvement and enhanced customer value. Technical Leadership — Define, embody, and promote best practices for system and business analysis; train and mentor other business analyst staff; build subject matter expertise and represent that expertise internally and externally. General Technical Duties — Lead definition and refinement of processes based on end-user interviews/workshops or pain points; apply LEAN techniques (Value Stream Mapping) to assess enterprise process maturity; formulate value propositions in engagements with sponsors/customers; deliver requirements and opportunities through analysis of tools, processes and data; oversee development of ECPs per the AJISS template (change proposal description, benefits, cost breakdown, and value proposition). Qualifications Basic Qualifications — Skills and Abilities: 12+ years of combined experience in systems analysis, product ownership, business analysis, or equivalent roles. Minimum 3 years in the last 10 years spanning the entire system development lifecycle. Minimum 5 years in the last 10 years leading Business/System Analysis activities or workshops in a large-scale project. Demonstrated leadership abilities; strong problem solving and analytical skills with a track record of successful outcomes; ability to engage stakeholders at all levels; strong relationship-building and customer service; excellent English communication. Education: University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or a relevant discipline. Preferred Qualifications — Skills and Abilities: Familiarity with Delivery Management or Project Management duties. Experience leading a cross-functional team. Experience in a military maintenance context or the defence industry. Special Position Requirements Occasional travel to the East or West Coast. Compensation and Benefits Comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees and dependents, including extended health, dental, life, disability, travel insurance, and well-being programs. Retirement Savings Plans with company contributions and matching; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; employee discounts on home, auto, and gym memberships. Why Join Us? Say HI and learn more about working at Thales. This position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangements. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under various national and international regimes. All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access and clearance as applicable. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries Aviation and Aerospace; Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Thales. Get notified about new Product Owner jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Other related roles: Data Product Owner (contract/temporary), Product Manager - Digital Evidence Management, Technical Product Manager - Compliance Monitor, Senior Product Manager - XPression Technical, Business Analyst - Digital Transformation, Project Manager (Operations, New Product Introduction), and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr