Product Owner - Test & Measurement SaaS Platform

EXFO•Montreal, QC

19d

About The Position

Job Description – Product Owner Cloud Product Owner (Telecom Test & Measurement SaaS Platform) Overview We are seeking a Product Owner (TPO) to join EXFO’s Agile software development teams working on the Exchange Test & Measurement SaaS platform. This PO will fill a highly technical role driving the execution of EXFO’s key SaaS platform that supports fiber optic network deployment and validation. Our platform enables field technicians to upload network test results from handheld devices, and provides project administrators with advanced signal analysis, diagnostics and analytics tools. This role is ideal for a Product Owner who combines strong technical understanding, structured backlog management, and the ability to bridge business intent with engineering execution.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Product Owner (or similar role) in a software development environment.
Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support development teams.
Experience translating business and UX requirements into structured, prioritized backlogs.
Strong ability to write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in telecommunications, networking, or fiber optics.
Familiarity with test and measurement systems.
Experience working with data-heavy or analytics-driven platforms.

Responsibilities

Act as the Product Owner within an Agile team, owning and maintaining the team backlog.
Translate high-level features and epics into well-defined user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Drive iteration planning, backlog refinement, and sprint execution.
Ensure stories are ready, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.
Participate actively in agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, System Demos).
Provide day-to-day guidance to development teams, helping clarify requirements and technical intent.
Ensure development work aligns with architecture, system constraints, and integration points.
Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on solution design trade-offs.
Maintain a strong focus on incremental delivery, quality, and technical coherence.
Work closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), business stakeholders, and UX designers to:
Extract and refine requirements
Structure them into actionable backlog items
Prioritize based on business value, risk, and technical dependencies
Balance short-term delivery goals with longer-term product evolution.
Ensure alignment between user experience, business needs, and technical feasibility.
Develop a solid understanding of:
Fiber optic network deployment workflows
Field testing processes (e.g., optical power measurement, OTDR)
Data ingestion, analysis pipelines, and SaaS architectures
Advocate for solutions that improve technician efficiency and data reliability, as well as analytical capabilities for administrators.