Product Owner DMO

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive a Product Owner you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our Client Portal experience. You will own the vision roadmap and backlog for your product area making informed decisions about what to build and when to deliver the greatest value for our clients and the closely with business technology UX and delivery teams you will translate client needs and business priorities into clear actionable plans. You will guide features from concept through delivery balance competing priorities build strong stakeholder relationships and continuously improve the digital experience based on client and business 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:Define and communicate the product vision MVP roadmap and iterative release plans aligning priorities to business objectives and client outcomesOwn and prioritize the product backlog making informed decisions about what the team should focus on and whenTranslate client needs business priorities and stakeholder feedback into clear features requirements and priorities for deliveryPartner closely with business UX technology and delivery teams to guide features from discovery through deliveryDefine the value and desired outcomes for product initiatives and use client feedback analytics and business results to inform ongoing prioritiesManage stakeholders communicate outcomes and progress facilitate planning discussions and incorporate feedback into product prioritiesNavigate competing priorities dependencies risks and constraints to support effective product decisions and incremental deliveryChampion a client-centered approach ensuring the experience continues to evolve based on client needs and measurable outcomesWhat youll bring:Strong business acumen with the ability to develop a deep understanding of the business domain client needs processes technology and regulatory considerationsStrong critical thinking analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and translate strategy into actionable prioritiesStrong stakeholder management influencing and negotiation skills with the confidence to advocate for priorities manage expectations and make informed product decisionsAbility to articulate a compelling future client experience and connect product decisions to client and business valueStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships facilitate discussions and communicate decisions and outcomes clearlyExperience working collaboratively with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver incremental valueExperience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Miro Figma FigJam Azure DevOps and Microsoft TeamsUnderstanding of digital analytics and how data and insights can inform product decisions and continuous improvementWhats in it for you:Career Growth:Regular learning sessions and development opportunitiesTotal Rewards:Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefitsFlexibility:Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachWere 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 help. 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 included. This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and education. At Equitable your resume will be reviewed by real people and all hiring decisions are made by our recruiters and hiring managers. AI tools may be used to support administrative and productivity tasks throughout the recruitment process but we believe that evaluating experience skills and talent potential requires meaningful human interaction. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and trusted workplace candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be required to complete a background screening in accordance with company To: Director Digital Brand ExperienceDepartment: Brand Impact/ Individual WealthTerm: Temporary Full-Time