Job Description

Job Title: Product Owner / Product Manager

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