Product Owner, Commercial lines projects

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About the role

We’re looking for a Product Owner to join our Ops and Planning team.

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 to 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; comfortable with ambiguity and performs well under stress.

 What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or any 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).

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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

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What we offer
 

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

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, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

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