Product Owner – Digital Banking Application (Canadian Credit Union Sector)

Position Description:

Location: Hybrid within CGIs Halifax NS office.

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead and shape the future of our Digital Banking Application tailored specifically for Canadian Credit Unions. This role requires a strategic thinker deeply knowledgeable about the credit union ecosystem who can provide thought leadership on digital banking trends and features. The successful candidate will excel in Agile delivery practices and thrive in a dynamic client-focused and geographically distributed team environment.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Thought Leadership

Stay at the forefront of digital banking trends technologies and innovations particularly those relevant to Canadian Credit Unions.
Advise credit union clients on best practices and strategies to enhance member engagement and satisfaction through tailored digital solutions.
Translate emerging trends into actionable product features that directly address the needs and challenges of Canadian Credit Unions.

2. Product Management

Define and articulate a clear product vision and roadmap tailored to the specific operational regulatory and strategic goals of credit union clients.
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog ensuring the delivery of high-value features.
Ensure the product meets Canadian regulatory and compliance standards relevant to the credit union sector.

3. Agile Delivery

Champion Agile principles facilitating iterative development and delivery.
Work closely with Scrum Masters developers QA teams and business analysts to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to the credit union sector.
Identify and mitigate risks dependencies and obstacles to maintain delivery momentum.

4. Client Engagement

Build strong trust-based relationships with Canadian credit union clients acting as a strategic advisor and advocate for their needs.
Conduct workshops demos and presentations to communicate product vision and progress focusing on credit union-specific challenges and solutions.
Gather and incorporate client feedback to continuously improve the product and maintain alignment with the credit union sectors evolving landscape.

5. Collaboration Across Geographies

Coordinate effectively with teams located in different time zones and geographies.
Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and inclusivity within globally dispersed teams while prioritizing Canadian client needs.
Ensure seamless communication and alignment across all stakeholders with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes for credit unions.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science or a related field; Masters degree is a plus.
7 years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management with a focus on financial services or digital banking.
Deep understanding of digital banking platforms.
Proficiency in Agile frameworks such as Scrum SAFe or Kanban.
Familiarity with tools like Jira Confluence or other Agile project management tools.
Proven track record of working with Canadian credit unions or within the credit union ecosystem (strong asset).
If you are passionate about digital banking innovation and have the expertise to lead transformative projects for Canadian Credit Unions we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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Skills:

• Client Management
• Credit Unions
• Leadership
• Product Owner
• SCRUM

What you can expect from us:

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