Product Owner

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À propos du poste

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our growing team!

Reporting to the Manager, National Projects (Commercial Lines National Operations and Planning), we are looking for a product owner who is familiar with the insurance industry and who has experience in the Agile approach. As the PO, the incumbent will work on the National Contact CL project. The focus will be to build strong relationships with multiple business teams and with IT in order to properly manage a national business backlog of priorities.

What you'll do here:

• Define the MVP and strategy to roll-out the vision.

• Collaborate with the team to define the product vision.

• Understand the objectives of the product and the problems it's solving.

• Convey the vision and goals to the team.

• Manage the product backlog (creating stories, prioritizing development stories and technical debt based on business priority/scope, etc.).

• Communicate progress and deadlines.

• Understand customer needs and how the product fits in.

• Defines KPIs and objectives for the product and through data analytics and feedback, ensures business objectives and targets are met.

• Mitigates risk by raising concerns to the management team regarding product quality and proposes actions to mitigate the risk.

• Guides the activities of team members in an effective and efficient way to achieve success of a project or deliverable.

• Acts as a positive change agent by supporting and influencing others to adopt new approaches.

• Coaches others to systematically and logically resolve problems, identify causation and anticipate expected results.

• Works effectively and cooperatively with others; actively participates towards the completion of goals; establishes and maintains good working relationships with others.

• Convey ideas logically and simply, actively participating in meetings and makes a conscious effort to understand what people are really saying.

• Coaches others to adapt to and work in an environment constantly in motion and evolving.

• Be comfortable with ambiguity and perform well under stress.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education & relevant experience will be considered.

• Between 5 and 8 years of experience.

• Commercial lines Insurance (P & C) Knowledge required.

• CBAP certification an asset.

• Exposure to large scale or national projects.

• Planning methodology and relevant experience and proven knowledge of Agile methodology.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point.

• Knowledgeable about the application development cycle, especially when defining requirements/Stories and good understanding of the testing strategy.

• Ability to work on multiple projects in teams or in a matrix environment (multitasking).

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Salary Range: $81,900.00 - $122,900.00

What we offer:

Our hybrid model allows for a balance between remote work and the benefits of in-person interactions.

By working with us, you will have all the tools to give your best every day. Here’s what to expect when becoming a permanent member of our team:

• A comprehensive financial benefits plan that recognizes your successes.

• One of the best employee share purchase plans in the industry, with a matching contribution of 50% of net shares purchased.

• A flexible and comprehensive retirement and benefits plan, and virtual healthcare services.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• The opportunity to purchase up to five additional days off each year.

• A wellness spending account to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

• Access to tools and resources that help you stay physically and mentally healthy, embrace change, and connect with colleagues.

• A dynamic learning ecosystem in the workplace, offering learning paths, interactive online content, and inspiring programs.

• Employee-led inclusive networks to inform, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships, and provide development opportunities.

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who support you and contribute to your development.

• A community action program, as what matters to you is part of what makes you unique and how you give back to the community should be just as unique.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Respect is one of Intact's values. For us, this means seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to provide an accessible workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and encouraged to share their unique perspective.

We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet, and travel on land originally inhabited by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, now known as Canada. This history spans centuries and continues to evolve today.

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