ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
EXPERIENCE THE EDGE
At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Product Owner, plays a key role in the Cloud Technologies platform agile team to maximize the value delivered by the Technology, Data and Operations’ (TDO) group. The Cloud Technologies platform is responsible for all technological infrastructures deployed and used at the company (servers, storage, network, all cloud computing platforms, etc.).
In a nutshell, the incumbent is responsible for establishing product roadmaps jointly with all stakeholders, prioritizing work based on value and budget, lead agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, demos, Prioritization meetings). On a daily basis, he or she will effectively collaborate and solve problems with the delivery teams to continuously deliver business value and capture untapped opportunities.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As a Product Owner, Cloud Technologies, you’ll:
Act as the main point of contact and identify customer needs with internal stakeholders
Ensure the establishment, maintenance, and communication of the roadmap for the products and services under your responsibility in collaboration with stakeholders
Collaborate with architects to establish the roadmaps and technological vision
Stay up to date with technological trends and best practices to recommend technological solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supported processes
Document business cases and key milestones, including expected benefits
Plan, track and manage the allocated budget
Manage, structure, and prioritize the product and service backlog in collaboration with the business and the team
Articulate business needs and their value to delivery teams during agile sessions, while maintaining a focus on the highest value increments aligned with the product strategy
Manage customer delivery expectations and take action to meet delivery deadlines in collaboration with other agile TDO teams
Remove delivery obstacles under your control or escalate issues to managers to ensure delivery deadlines are met
Responsible and contributor to business analysis and solution implementation
Participate in incident resolution
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in fields related to technological infrastructure (Windows Server environment, networks and telecommunications, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an agile environment
Excellent organizational skills and practical experience in managing product lifecycle stages (e.g., PLC)
Product owner certification, an asset (e.g., PSPO, etc.)
Experience with ITSM/ITIL practices
Good active listening skills and communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Team spirit and ability to collaborate while maintaining a positive attitude
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Competitive pension plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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