Job Description

Hi, we're Maplewave! We're a passionate, diverse team that brings innovative retail solutions to our telecom clients all over the world. What makes us different? We always strive to do what's right - for our employees, clients, and partners. And we have a lot of fun too. So, whether you're looking for exciting projects, a fun team environment, or a supportive employer that invests in your future, Maplewave has the dynamic career you've been waiting for.

This role will be a Dartmouth-based in office / hybrid position.

This role is a 75% funded position for the first 6 months to support the Pharmacy roadmap development and growth targets.

The Opportunity:

As product owner you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring that the development team is working on features that deliver maximum value to the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agile methodologies, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. You will work with developers as well as internal stakeholders to groom the backlog. In addition, you will work with customers and prospects to address gaps and concerns in the product roadmap and determine features required to succeed in the market.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Roadmap Vision

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into product requirements. Communicate the product roadmap to customers and prospects and ensure alignment with Maplewave's company goals.

Backlog Management

Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the product vision and customer needs. Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed specifications for the development team.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Lead sprint planning meetings to help define the sprint goals and the work necessary to achieve them. Conduct sprint reviews and retrospectives to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.

Sprint Planning and Review

Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the product vision and customer needs. Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed specifications for the development team.

Market and User Research

Conduct market research and user feedback sessions to gather insights and validate product ideas. Analyze data to make informed decisions about product features and improvements. Understand competitive offerings and features that are critical to long-term growth.

Release Management

Plan and coordinate product releases, ensuring they meet quality standards and are delivered on time. Work with marketing and sales team to develop go-to-market strategies. Work to automate as much of the release cycle as possible through automated testing and automation technology.

Performance Metrics

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the products' success and impact. Understand which features are used and bug to feature ratio. Use data to make informed decisions and drive product improvements.

Continuous Improvement

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in product management and agile methodologies. Continuously seek ways to improve processes, tools and team dynamics.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CPSO) or similar certification preferred. Strong understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Understanding of AI and application in product lifecycle management and automation. Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset. Proficiency with Jira and Confluence. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CPSO) or similar certification. Experience in pharmacy and / or point of sale solution. Familiarity with UX/UI principles and practices. Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 3 to 5 years in product management or a related field. Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle

Our Benefits:

Group benefits plan Health spending account Paid time off 35-hr work week On-going training & development platform Half Days on Friday in August

About Maplewave:

Can you remember the last great retail experience you had? At Maplewave, we believe a fast, exciting, immersive, in-store retail experience will create long-term relationships between a Telco provider and their customers. Through the development of innovative products, exceptional service, and a customer-focused culture, we are revolutionizing Telco retail. Our team of extraordinarily talented people have built cutting-edge products and services that transform and humanize the retail experience - and we're growing fast! We're sure you'll love working here.

Maplewave values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so in their cover letter.

To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume to humanresources@maplewave.com and quote Reference

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Product Management: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Certified Scrum Product Owner (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Y2

Application deadline: 2025-04-04