Product Owner.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Product Owner based in Canada.

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to drive the development and continuous improvement of digital products within a mature agile organization. In this role, you will act as a key link between business stakeholders, IT, and development teams, ensuring that product priorities align with strategic objectives. You will manage and prioritize the product backlog, translate business needs into actionable requirements, and define clear product deliverables. Working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, you will actively contribute to planning, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your focus will be on maximizing business value through effective collaboration and iterative product development. This is an opportunity to influence digital transformation and deliver meaningful solutions in a cross-functional environment.

Accountabilities

As a Product Owner, you will take ownership of product direction and prioritization while ensuring strong alignment between business objectives and technical execution. Your responsibilities will include:

Drive the functional development and continuous improvement of digital products within a SAFe-based agile organization.

Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure development efforts deliver maximum business value.

Define and manage epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Collaborate closely with development teams, Scrum Masters, Product Management, and relevant business stakeholders.

Actively participate in SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, Iteration Planning, Reviews, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.

Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical and functional specifications.

Ensure alignment between product development activities and business priorities.

Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to maintain a shared understanding of product objectives.

Promote continuous value delivery through agile practices, feedback cycles, and ongoing product optimization.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings substantial Product Ownership experience, strong knowledge of agile methodologies, and the ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple teams. You should demonstrate:

Several years of professional experience as a Product Owner, preferably within a large or complex agile organization.

Strong practical experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Very good knowledge of agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban.

Proven experience in product backlog management, requirements engineering, and prioritization.

Ability to write clear and actionable user stories, epics, features, and acceptance criteria.

Proficiency with agile collaboration and project management tools, particularly Jira and Confluence.

Strong understanding of agile processes, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous product improvement.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.

A structured, solution-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Very good German language skills.

Experience in the health insurance industry or the Swiss healthcare sector is an advantage.

SAFe certifications, such as SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), are considered a plus.

Benefits:

Remote work: Worldwide remote working opportunity.

Contract type: Fixed-term employment contract.

Immediate availability: Opportunity to start as soon as possible.

Professional impact: Take an active role in shaping and improving digital products and business processes.

Agile environment: Work within an established SAFe organization alongside cross-functional teams.

Collaborative responsibilities: Engage directly with business stakeholders, IT professionals, and development teams.

Continuous development: Strengthen your expertise in product ownership, agile delivery, and large-scale product management.