Product Owner

Redwood Software•Toronto, ON

20d

About The Position

In the role of Product Owner for the Internal Product line, you will be responsible for driving development of internal tools, working closely with Product Leader, Consultants, Field Teams, Engineering, and QA. We subscribe to the philosophy that Product Managers and Product Owners are effectively CEOs of their product and drive growth and success of the product with the help of engineering, design, marketing, sales etc. The following attributes are key to excel in this role: Thrive in Ambiguity: POs carve the path and change it early and often as they collect more signals, while separating the noise. Strong Leadership: POs drive the day to day processes in managing the roadmap, driving the daily scrum rituals, and driving features/capabilities to on-time delivery. Strong Execution: This entails leading teams that work with you with fast-paced execution, using user research and business objectives to inform decisions, learning from new information and adjusting accordingly, communicating and managing relationships with stakeholders – both internal (your direct team) and external (senior leaders across the company, for example).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline). A master's degree is a plus.
Strong understanding of automation, data analytics, and enterprise software ecosystems.
Experience as a product owner/manager in IT or software. Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.
Experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams.
Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and measure product success.
Professional experience with Jira, including issue tracking and project management.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Help PM leaders define the long term strategy and vision for internal products, leveraging existing and new technologies to deliver features & value to our internal and external customers.
Define, prioritize, and refine user stories and acceptance criteria, focusing on technical feasibility and clear deliverables.
Lead backlog management, sprint demos, and grooming sessions with the engineering team, balancing business needs with technical complexity and resource availability.
Lead agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews, fostering a collaborative and transparent environment.
Partner closely with the Product Leader to define and communicate the product roadmap, identify technical risks and dependencies, balancing long-term vision for products with immediate field priorities.
Analyze field team feedback, and performance data to inform backlog priorities and drive continuous product improvement and prioritize the product backlog effectively.
Review and approve technical documentation, ensuring that design and implementation align with business and technical requirements.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of product features and enhancements.
Develop and document the internal roadmap, aligning with business objectives and collaborating with technical and product leaders to prioritize, refine, and build requirements effectively.
Drive amazing work by defining detailed requirements via Program Increments, Epics & User stories, help scope & track Sprint level work to meet quarterly Objectives and Key Results, and ultimately Redwood’s yearly Rally Cry.
Shape the culture model and hold teams accountable for creating a culture of belonging through inclusive, respectful, and equitable practices. Help teams and organizations communicate/collaborate effectively by setting a personal example.