Product Owner - Product management
- Montréal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
As Product Owner - Product management, you will represent the voice of the client in projects and be responsible for the member/client experience. You will consistently prepare a range of products and services to ensure a positive member/client experience. You will work in close collaboration with the project developer and business analyst to ensure the solution meets user needs and that the project’s expected benefits are delivered. You will manage relationships with the project’s various stakeholders. Your ability to engage others will therefore be an essential skill. You will play a leadership role when interacting with your squads and the various stakeholders involved in planning, feasibility and development projects and in strategic initiatives that are complex and innovative. You will make recommendations on the development and delivery of files and projects involving a high degree of operational and conceptual complexity that have an impact on one or several business sectors. These tasks require analysis and a comprehensive, detailed understanding of the business line and the organization. Coordination is critical, and you will be required to interact with a large number of stakeholders who are experts in a variety of fields. You will serve as a specialized advisor and subject matter expert in your field, and act as a contact and coach for decision makers. More specifically, you will be required to:
- Establish product backlog for projects, mandates and development activities specific to your field and squads, the scope and impact of which are significant for the business and for Desjardins Group as a whole
- Advise and assist clients and partners with positioning, planning, development, performance and follow-up of various strategic projects and mandates under your responsibility
- Oversee the development and updating of policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and mandates
- Identify and analyze major problems and issues. Develop diagnostics and make recommendations to the decision-making bodies concerned with regard to key market-development strategies and tactics
- Coach other product owners
- Represent your unit in dealings with decision-making bodies
- Represent Desjardins Group’s position when reaching agreements with partners and external organizations
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
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Job Family
Marketing (FG)Unposting Date
2026-11-18More about this job
Responsibilities
The Product Owner will represent the client voice in projects and manage the product backlog for squads and mandates. They will work with developers and business analysts to deliver the expected benefits and coach other product owners.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of relevant experience, with other combinations considered. French is required, along with strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
Skills
- Product backlog management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client experience management
- Strategic planning
- Business analysis coordination
- Problem analysis and diagnostics
- Coaching
- Negotiation with partners
- Agile delivery
- Project coordination
- Policy and standards development
- Decision-maker advisory
- French (required)
Benefits
- Flexible vacation
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Health, wellness and telework equipment reimbursement
Categories
- Technology
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Product Owner
- product management
- product backlog
- Agile
- stakeholder management
- member experience
- client experience
- business analysis
- project management
- strategic initiatives
- policy development
- coaching
- financial services
- Desjardins
- hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible hours
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
Languages
- French