Product Owner - Scrum/Kanban

Job summary

Define and support the product vision, prioritize the backlog, and collaborate with management and stakeholders on roadmaps, features, and release cycles. Guide delivery teams through Agile practices, oversee user stories and acceptance, address blockers and risks, and improve product quality and customer value.

Job details

Are you an experienced Business Analyst seeking your next challenging opportunity? Apply Now! Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Product Owner - Scrum/Kanban. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring that development teams deliver customer-focused product increments aligned with strategic objectives, supporting the continuous improvement of processes and products, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels to maximize value and drive successful outcomes. Pay rate range (CAD): $54.84/hr – $65.81/hr Responsibilities Partner with management to support the delivery of a clear and actionable product vision Maintain and continuously re-prioritize a product backlog to maximize customer value Collaborate with senior management on product delivery roadmaps, defining features and release cycles Review performance metrics and recommend strategies to enhance user experience and satisfaction Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and retrospectives, proposing ideas to improve product delivery and team efficiency Engage business process partners to ensure end users are prepared for updates and establish ongoing Day 2 support processes Oversee user story design, development, review, and acceptance, ensuring compliance with Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria Manage delivery initiatives and oversee the development team backlog, proactively identifying and resolving blockers and defects Monitor quality and risks, escalating issues timely to ensure smooth delivery Desired Skill-Set 5-7 years of experience in banking or financial services Proven experience using Scrum and Kanban project management frameworks Extensive knowledge of JIRA and Confluence tools (5-7 years) Strong communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively Leadership mindset with experience guiding teams and managing multiple stakeholders Nice to Have Understanding of architectural design principles Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification or project management experience Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications or experience implementing scaled Agile delivery BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy

What you’ll do

Define and support the product vision, prioritize the backlog, and collaborate with management and stakeholders on roadmaps, features, and release cycles. Guide delivery teams through Agile practices, oversee user stories and acceptance, address blockers and risks, and improve product quality and customer value.

Requirements

Candidates should have 5–7 years of banking or financial services experience and proven experience with Scrum and Kanban. They should have 5–7 years of experience with JIRA and Confluence, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders; architectural knowledge, CSPO certification, and SAFe experience are desirable.

Listed skills

• Scrum · Preferred
• Kanban · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Product Ownership
• Scrum
• Kanban
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Product Backlog Management
• Product Roadmapping
• Stakeholder Management
• User Story Design
• Acceptance Criteria
• Agile Ceremonies
• Risk Management
• Quality Management
• Team Leadership
• Banking
• Scaled Agile Framework

Job areas

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

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