Product Owner

Company Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Product Owner
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: 18 Auriga Drive, Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As a Product Owner in our Product Development group, you will play a crucial role in bringing new CBN products to life. You will be the nexus between the customer, the business and the technical teams and coordinate the product development process that turns ideas into fully operational solutions for our various domains.

Duties and Responsibilities

Product Vision:

• Create and communicate a clear and compelling vision for the product, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and customer needs.
• Act as the primary decision-maker regarding the product's features, scope, and priorities, balancing the needs of stakeholders, the development team, and the market.
• Work closely with the Product Designer to define the product development roadmap.

Product Backlog Management:

• Create and maintain the product backlog, continuously refining and prioritizing items based on feedback, market changes, and business value.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, feedback, and insights, ensuring the product meets the needs of all parties involved.
• Represent the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle and suggest new or improved features will deliver enhanced value.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholder groups (business and technical teams) and facilitate the actions and behaviours that keep the development process on track and on schedule.

User Story Development:

• Write user stories and define acceptance criteria to guide the development team in understanding what needs to be built and how it should function.
• Sequence user stories based on the value to the customer, criticality and timelines.

Sprint Planning:

• Collaborate with the development team during sprint planning meetings to plan the work for the upcoming sprint, providing clarity on priorities and goals.
• Review completed work at the end of each sprint, provide feedback, and ensure it meets the acceptance criteria and quality standards.

Market Research:

• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions about the product's direction.

Various other duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or similar field) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Product management principles and practices
  • Agile development frameworks
  • UX design principles
  • Project management principles
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner/Product Manager
• Previous experience in software development or business analysis position is an asset 

Technical Skills

• Tools: Jira and/or Azure Boards is an asset
• Software: MS O365

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Critical thinking skills
  • Analysis, problem solving, decision making
• Creative thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, teamwork and collaboration, relationship building, leadership
• Organization/time management/prioritization skills
• Growth mindset
• Self-directed

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to travel domestically (or) internationally (passport required) approx. 4 weeks/year
• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability (Level I) clearance

Additional Information

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.