Data Product Owner

Data Product Owner (contract or temporary assignment) Application deadline: January 9th, 2025 Position: Data Product Owner Employment Type: Contract Compensation Details: Product Owner 18 : Salaries typically range from $94,664 to $126,219 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Location: Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week (subject to change). This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto or Mississauga. About EDC: Export Development Canada (EDC) empowers Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth. Why Join EDC? • Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team. • Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment. • Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets. • Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employer. • Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package: • Flexible benefits – Medical, Dental, Life, and more with additional Flex credits. • Defined Contribution Pension Plan. • Competitive vacation program – 4 weeks of vacation plus 2 floater days each year for permanent employees. • Comprehensive wellness programs. • Professional Development opportunities. Team Overview: • Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group established in 2023 to deliver secure digital experiences. • Enterprise Data Operations and Technology (EDOT) group focuses on optimizing the data ecosystem. • The Data Product Owner collaborates with business and IT stakeholders to translate needs into a strategic product roadmap. What You Will Be Doing: • Develop product vision, OKRs, and communicate them to stakeholders. • Create business cases, drive product messaging, and customer outreach. • Build relationships with business/IT stakeholders to gather feedback and refine the product. • Scope the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) considering resource constraints. • Maintain the product backlog and prioritize user stories based on business value. • Identify and raise dependencies to Family Product Owner and Architecture Owners, and help resolve them. • Collaborate on technical debt optimization and define the technical roadmap. • Empower teams to be autonomous, role‑model servant leadership, and remove impediments. • Conduct sprint events, support the team daily, and accept sprint results. • Own key KPIs for the squad, managing forecasting and variance monitoring. • Provide functional onboarding for new team members. • Consistently represent the voice of the customer with a data‑driven approach. What We Are Looking For: • Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related discipline. • Minimum 7 years of experience in product design, business analysis, product ownership, management, development, or solution delivery. • Experience designing customer‑centric data products in transactional data domains. • Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Platform technologies. • Knowledge of best practices for data pipeline development, version control, CI/CD. • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills. What Will Make You Stand Out: • Experienced practitioner of Agile and Scrum. • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Advanced CSPO (A‑CSPO). • Technical understanding of data technologies and platforms. • Bilingual in both English and French. Eligibility: EDC is committed to fair employment practices and prefers Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Candidates must meet government security screening requirements. Applications accepted until the closing date. Ready to make a difference? Apply today Want to learn more about EDC? Visit EDC website. EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity: • Diverse workforce inclusive of women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ community. • Confidentiality maintained for accommodation requests. Contact for support. Posting Date: Dec 22, 2025 Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa Job Type: Contract Schedule: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr