Product Owner Individual Wealth Operations

The Opportunity: As a Product Owner you will be accountable for maximizing the value of a product journey or set of cross-cutting capabilities by making strategic decisions about what to build when to build it and how to continuously deliver value for clients users and the organization. You will own the product vision roadmap backlog and stakeholder alignment while balancing business and technology priorities to achieve measurable outcomes strong client experiences and financial success. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate client needs and organizational goals into actionable delivery plans while fostering collaboration innovation and continuous improvement across cross-functional one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum youll do:Own and drive product management decisions that align business and technology strategies with a focus on maximizing product value client satisfaction and organizational outcomes. Define maintain and communicate a compelling product vision roadmap and North Star experience that guides product investments and future development. Develop and manage the product backlog by clearly defining prioritizing and refining backlog items to ensure each increment delivers meaningful value. Establish and maintain stakeholder alignment by facilitating discussions managing expectations communicating product progress and incorporating feedback into product priorities. Lead roadmap development define Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and create iterative release plans that continuously test hypotheses and validate value in the market. Act as the voice of the client by conducting research developing personas empathy maps journey maps and feedback loops to ensure product decisions are client-centered. Monitor product health performance ROI total cost of ownership financial targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure successful product lifecycle management. Oversee product governance operational risk management backlog transparency forecasting and stakeholder communications while ensuring established processes and procedures are youll bring:Strong business acumen and domain expertise with the ability to understand business structures processes capabilities client needs distribution needs regulatory requirements and market ability to create and execute product visions roadmaps personas vision boards journey maps empathy maps and strategic plans that drive value creation. Experience defining capabilities and managing the full product lifecycle including financial performance ROI total cost of ownership system health scalability and value delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to identify prioritize and deliver solutions that achieve business outcomes and customer value. Exceptional stakeholder management influencing negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to align diverse perspectives and make decisive product decisions. Strong analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity manage complexity and translate strategy into incremental delivery plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including persuasive presentations clear and concise writing active listening coaching relationship building and political judgment. Demonstrated accountability initiative adaptability sound governance practices and the ability to confidently escalate concerns manage competing priorities and deliver measurable in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To: Manger Operational Planning Support and CommunicationsDepartment: Individual Wealth Term: Permanent Full-Time