Product Owner / Project Manager

Role overview

A hybrid Product Owner / Project Manager position combining backlog ownership with end-to-end delivery leadership for digital experience work. The role partners with client stakeholders, an external creative agency, and a cross-functional team of architects, developers, analysts, strategists, and QA to turn business needs into shipped outcomes. Candidates must currently be based in Ontario, Montreal, or Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog so it consistently reflects business objectives and delivery commitments.
• Gather requirements from clients and partner teams, translating them into user stories with clear acceptance criteria and functional specifications.
• Run backlog refinement and readiness sessions so work flows smoothly into each development cycle.
• Track scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies, coordinating activities across client, agency, and internal delivery groups.
• Surface risks, blockers, and cross-workstream dependencies early, driving mitigation or timely escalation when needed.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and stakeholder meetings, acting as the connective layer between business, creative, and technical contributors.

Requirements

• Background as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or in a blended product-and-delivery role.
• Demonstrated strength managing backlogs, eliciting requirements, and driving agile delivery processes.
• Ability to convert complex business needs into actionable, testable deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, software development lifecycles, and modern delivery practices.
• Solid organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities, with comfort balancing strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.
• An AI-native mindset or strong willingness to use AI tools for documentation, planning, analysis, and overall delivery effectiveness.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital experience platforms, customer-facing products, or marketing technology ecosystems.
• Familiarity with analytics-informed product decisions.

Benefits and work setup

• Retirement contributions begin on day one, with an additional deferred plan that vests following 24 months of service.
• Flexible vacation policy, including five days during probation and a prorated balance for the remainder of the year.
• Monthly personal technology reimbursement available from the first day of employment.
• Paid closure during the winter holidays plus flexible scheduling year-round to support work-life balance.