Product Owner

Location: Hybrid Toronto, ON

Duration: 12+ Months

Client: Not disclosed yet

MOI: 2nd round F2F

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Own and manage the product backlog, including writing and refining user stories with clear acceptance criteria

• Prioritize and sequence work to ensure maximum business value delivery
• Partner with Product Leaders, Technology Leads, and banking stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements
• Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Remove blockers and adjust priorities based on feedback and evolving business needs
• Communicate cross-pod impacts and coordinate with other product groups as needed
• Continuously assess customer feedback, regulatory considerations, and market trends

Required Skills

• Strong experience with backlog management and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to influence senior leaders in matrixed environments
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Exposure to AI/ML services such as Azure Machine Learning, ML Ops, AKS, or similar

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile environments
• Banking or financial services industry experience required
• Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills