Job Description

Job Title: Product Owner

Location: Remote (Canada)

Duration: 6+ Months (Contract)

Client Domain: Product-based Company specializing in SaaS HRMS (Human Resource Management System) applications tailored for public sector organizations

About the Role:

We are seeking a Product Owner / Product Manager with a strong background in SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) products to join our remote team in Canada.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and has a proven track record of defining product requirements, creating user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing SaaS solutions.

Mandatory Requirement:

• Extensive experience working on SaaS-based applications - understanding of cloud architectures, subscription models, and multi-tenant systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals aligned with business strategy.
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Write detailed functional specifications and technical requirements for development teams.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog , ensuring alignment with customer and business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Lead sprint ceremonies - planning, reviews, and retrospectives - to support continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to drive product innovation.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure product releases are well-coordinated and meet quality standards.
• Analyze product performance metrics and user behavior to identify improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for SaaS platform features, user flows, and integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager (preferably in SaaS environments).
• Proven expertise in writing clear requirements and user stories for complex applications.
• Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, deployment models, and customer lifecycle .
• Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Aha!, or similar platforms .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with a data-driven mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in remote, distributed teams .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in B2B or B2C SaaS product management .
• Experience working with API-driven products , integrations, or microservices.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams.
• Product management certification (e.g., CSPO, PSPO, PMP ) is a plus

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