Product Owner - Scrum/Kanban

Are you an experienced Business Analyst seeking your next challenging opportunity?
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 does 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.
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