Product Owner

Who needs insurance? Everybody. That keeps us busy. Very busy. At the Intact Lab, we use machine learning, data science, software engineering, AI, agility, UX and design thinking to transform the customer experience for millions of Canadians.  

Join our team and get ready to explore, take risks, make mistakes, and learn all day, every day. We’ll support your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Ready to make your mark?

About the role

Our growing Data & Analytics team is looking for a Product Owner!

Data is the most important asset in today’s competitive world. We are the Data and Analytics department of the largest P&C insurer in Canada. Our mission is: “Accelerate our data advantage by bringing to user analytical data ready to be consumed, at a proper level of trust and security”.

Our team is using modern concepts, tools and technologies for data ingestion, acquisition and data consumption and work with Agile framework. We are structured into small, highly productive squads and working very close with the Data Lab team composed of Actuaries and Data Scientists.

You dream of exciting challenges at one of Canada’s top 100 places to work. Join our team as Product Owner and contribute to the vision of Data and Analytics development projects.

What you'll do here:

• Manage the backlog and create the list of backlog items and prioritize them based on the overall strategy, business objectives, scope, budget, and time.
• Play a primary communicator role and link between stakeholders and the team.
• Gather requirements and communicate status of the deliverables to stakeholders.
• Understand and anticipate the client’s needs to manage the development process more effectively.
• Play a primary role in inspecting and evaluating development progress through each iteration.
• Identify detailed acceptance criteria on User Stories and document proposed solution, its scope, and the requirements.
• Verify and validate business requirements using prototyping techniques, traceability matrices, as well as the definition of scenarios and test cases.
• Write, review, and recommend changes on documentation (business processes, system documentation and procedures) in order to facilitate users' training as well as the integration of new processes and technologies within current operations.
• Keep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trends.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6 + years of experience in product owner position in a data driven environment.
• Good knowledge in Cloud, Data Lake, Data Warehouses (Data Vault, Informatica, PL / SQL, Oracle, Snowflake, Hadoop, AWS S3, etc.).
• Certified Product Owner (CSPO, PSPO I, PSPO II) will be considered an asset.
• Extensive understanding of the Agile development process and best practices.
• Strong analytical, technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Your experience and application knowledge in the insurance field, an asset.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

You are:

• Eager to understand how the business works and how your work impacts the business.
• Comfortable working in complex environments and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fast learner, versatile and a good team player.
• Excellent communicator with good analytical skills.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Click here to review other important information about the hiring process, including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.
 

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