Product Owner – Development Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Product Owner Development Team Manager to lead both the strategic direction of our Realware and Collectware products and the daily management of a software development team. This hybrid role blends hands-on product ownership with team leadership ensuring alignment between business goals product vision and technical execution.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a solid understanding of software development who can manage priorities drive product delivery and support the professional growth of developers.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership

• Own and manage the product backlog ensuring clear prioritization aligned with business goals.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision roadmap and feature requirements.

• Translate business needs into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Lead sprint planning backlog grooming reviews and retrospectives.

• Ensure continuous delivery of high-quality features that meet user and business needs.

Development Team Management

• Manage a team of software developers conducting regular 1:1s providing coaching and supporting career development.

• Set goals review performance and ensure team alignment with company objectives.

• Work closely with the team to remove blockers improve productivity and foster a collaborative and accountable culture.

• Support adherence to coding standards architecture guidelines and development best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with QA UI/UX support and other internal teams to ensure end-to-end product delivery.

• Act as the primary liaison between the development team and business stakeholders.

• Champion transparency and consistent communication across departments.

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Drive agile best practices within the team and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• Monitor and report on team metrics delivery progress and product outcomes.

• Encourage innovation and proactive problem-solving within the team.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Product Owner Technical Product Manager or similar role.

• 2 years of experience managing or leading a team of software developers.

• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.

• Excellent interpersonal leadership and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in software engineering or technical project management.

• Experience with tools like Jira Azure DevOps Git and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with SaaS or enterprise software development.

• Experience working with remote or distributed teams.

Key Competencies

• Product Strategy & Execution

• People Leadership & Mentorship

• Agile & Scrum Expertise

• Technical Acumen

• Communication & Collaboration

• Results-Driven Mindset

Salary Expectation: $110000 - $120000

About Harris Computer:

Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector Healthcare Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America Europe Asia and Australia. Working for Harris is the perfect opportunity to fulfill your professional goals as well as achieve your personal dreams! Our employees enjoy a casual work environment that offers comfort while providing superior service to our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as other additional Perks!

• We empower our employees to make a difference
• We have an award-winning culture
• We offer opportunity to learn
• We are financially strong and we are owned by the largest software company in Canada (CSI)
• We have fun!

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