Product Owner, Advisor Journey

4 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Description

:

Sun Life Retail Advice & Solutions (RA&S) is one of the leading financial institutions in Canada that offers Canadians holistic advice and innovative solutions including insurance, wealth and health through a team of digitally-enabled and insights-driven human advisors. We are on an exciting journey to create exceptional digital experiences that delight retail Clients while integrating engagement with human advisors.

Reporting to the Director, Hub Owner, Advisor Journey, as the Product Owner you will execute on the strategy to create capabilities that will provide ease and convenience to Advisors, making it easier for them to do business with Clients, increase productivity and growth.

This is your chance to directly impact the business as the Product Owner and make it easy to work with Sun Life

In this role you will work with an agile team to manage activities within delivery teams and partner with Digital Business Technology & Solutions, SLFD, Client Experience Office (CXO) and other Sun Life business units / functions as needed.

What will you do?

Journey experience vision and strategy   

Support Journey Owners in the design of clear journey experience vision aligned to SLFD business strategy and outcomes

Develop and deliver roadmaps that are aligned to target journey maps and story maps 

Be accountable for journey objectives and key results (OKRs) 

Digital experience and capability development  

BUILD AND DEPLOY COMPELLING ADVISOR FACING FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES

Continuously monitor and measure end-user behaviours and usage of the product to inform ongoing refinement of product roadmap and feature pipeline 

Integrate usability studies and research into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction and ensure user-driven design. Engage with Advisors during the requirements life cycle. 

Maximize the value produced by agile team by ensuring the digital feature meets the users’ needs and aligns to journey vision 

Planning and execution   

Work with the Director, Hub Owner to translate product vision into a strategic yet pragmatic roadmap that feeds into a continuously prioritized backlog(s)

Solve complex issues through in-depth research, identifying options and evaluating to recommend a proposed approach

Collaborate with the agile delivery team and ensure the product delivers as intended and dynamically adjusting plans to deliver on OKRs

Review QA test plans to align with acceptance criteria, facilitate testing and review of early builds for adherence to functional requirements

Support business validation to ensure that features work as designed and ensure data integrity. 

Partner with SLFD Change Management to develop and execute on adoption strategy to drive Advisor usage of digital tools and capabilities

Proactively identify potential issues and risks to ensure goals are achieved

Ensure product addresses applicable legal, compliance regulatory and internal policy requirements 

Stakeholder management   

Identify areas of the business affected by product delivery and determine appropriate approach to engage with relevant stakeholders

Escalate and keep stakeholders informed of key issues, risks and interdependencies

Collaborate with key partners including Advisors, field management, Digital Business Technology & Solutions, CXO and other business units and functions (e.g., legal, compliance, risk)

Build and manage relationships with key partners, including effectively engaging executives 

Communication and relationship management   

Proactively stay in touch with internal partners to maintain an understanding of new developments in their areas and identify opportunities for collaboration

Tailor both written and verbal communication based on audience and situation to maximize buy-in and establish productive working relationships

What do you need to succeed?

5+ years of relevant agile digital delivery experience

Domain expertise, knowledge of Retail Distribution, Wealth and/or Insurance space

Proven track record of implementation of systems or digital capabilities in Financial Services

Strong business acumen and foundational quantitative skills

Demonstrate knowledge of technology platforms and/or technical proficiency

Strong knowledge of user-centric design principles

Product Owner Certification

Post-Secondary degree in business or related field

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience

• Agile behaviours, faster decisions and learning as we go

• An environment of continuous learning, development, and improvement

• A collaborative and interactive team environment

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada


  • Digital Product Owner

    1 month ago


    Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...

  • Digital Product Owner

    1 month ago


    Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...

  • Product Owner

    6 days ago


    Waterloo, Canada Manulife Full time

    **_Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you....


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...


  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

    Product Owner – Savings and Retirement Operations Waterloo, ON, Canada Req #2268 Tuesday, May 14, 2024 At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the...

  • Product Owner

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

    At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff. Join...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago


    Waterloo, Canada IMS Full time

    Job Purpose: The Product Owner is a key role within the Product Development team, by working with multiple cross functional teams to prioritize and define product features. Specifically working closely with Product Management and Engineering teams, they will align product features and deliverables with the product roadmap and corporate strategic...

  • Product Owner

    2 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company Full time

    **Product Owner** **Position Type**:Full Time **Department**:Portfolio & Programs **Job Summary**: NAVBLUE is looking for a SAFe Product Owner (PO). The Product Owner (PO) is an integral part of the NAVBLUE Portfolio & Product team. As per SAFe framework deployed in NAVBLUE: The Product Owner (PO) is a member of the Agile Team responsible for defining...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...

  • Product Owner

    6 days ago


    Waterloo, Canada NAVBLUE Full time

    Function Customer Fulfillment Location Waterloo, Ontario Reference Contract type Permanent Working time Full Time **Job Summary**: NAVBLUE is looking for a SAFe Product Owner (PO). The Product Owner (PO) is an integral part of the NAVBLUE Portfolio & Product team. As per SAFe framework deployed in NAVBLUE: The Product Owner (PO) is a member of the...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...


  • Waterloo, Canada NCR VOYIX Full time

    About NCR NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in transforming, connecting and running technology platforms for self-directed banking, stores and restaurants. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with 38,000 employees globally. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries. SRE Technical Product Owner LOCATION:...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    Job Description : About Enterprise Architecture The Enterprise Architecture team provides the technology and services our business partners need to continue to innovate for our clients, advisors and partners in order to help our clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Through innovation and collaboration, we are striving to...

  • Business Value Owner

    1 month ago


    Waterloo, Canada Airbus Full time

    **Job Summary**: Navblue is looking for an Entrepreneur with a well rounded aviation background to join the Business Growth team, as Business Value Owner. We are seeking an individual who is passionate, collaborative and articulate, who can envision the needs of the industry, and deliver best-in-class products to the market. The Business Growth team is part...


  • Waterloo, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

    At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff. Join...


  • Waterloo, Canada Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Full time

    Description In this role you will:   Own the Digital Customer Leader Dashboard which measures progress against digital transformation Deliver timely and accurate global KPI results aligned with digital customer leadership best practices Champion adoption of the dashboard, ensuring it reflects essential KPIs Collaborate with digital product...


  • Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...