Product Owner, Credit Insurance

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Translate business strategy and customer needs into a clear product vision, roadmap and prioritized backlog .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$96,557 - CA$128,743 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product vision development, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder management within the credit insurance domain. Proven ability to translate business strategy into measurable outcomes while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Product Owner ExperienceStakeholder ManagementCredit Insurance KnowledgeAgile CertificationAzure DevOps Experience

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Hard Skills

Product Vision DevelopmentBacklog PrioritizationBusiness AnalysisTechnology TransformationOKR DefinitionRisk ManagementData AnalysisUser Feedback IncorporationSolution ValidationPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCustomer FocusFacilitation SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsJiraAPIsAutomation ToolsDigital Self-Service Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPOPSPO

Industry Keywords

Credit InsuranceCommercial InsuranceUnderwritingPolicy AdministrationClaims ManagementFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate business strategy and customer needs into a clear product vision, roadmap and prioritized backlog
Develop and communicate product vision, roadmap and squad objectives aligned with Credit Insurance priorities and EDC strategy
Advocate for customer and business needs and maximize product value
Translate business priorities, user feedback and operational needs into actionable product direction
Manage and continuously prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business outcomes, risk reduction, regulatory obligations, dependencies and delivery capacity
Partner with customers, business subject-matter experts and technology teams to validate problems and define viable solutions
Incorporate user feedback into product decisions
Track product performance, benefits and key results and recommend adjustments to priorities and roadmap
Identify and manage dependencies, operational risks, technical debt and vendor considerations with adjacent product teams and enabling functions
Work across business and technology to improve customer and employee experience and deliver reliable, compliant and sustainable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

An undergraduate degree in business, commerce, finance, insurance, information technology or a related discipline
5–7 years’ experience as a Product Owner, Business Lead, Business Analyst or similar role
Demonstrated experience in large, complex, multi-year technology transformations
Ability to translate strategy and business needs into measurable outcomes, roadmaps, and prioritized backlogs
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and influencing skills
Ability to resolve competing priorities and make value-based trade-offs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex business and technology matters to varied audiences
Customer-focused, analytical, and accountable, with the ability to work effectively through ambiguity and changing priorities
Knowledge of credit insurance, commercial insurance, underwriting, policy administration, or claims
Experience partnering with external third-party software vendors to deliver strategic roadmap change
Experience modernizing customer-facing or back-office financial-services platforms, including APIs, automation or digital self-service
Experience defining OKRs and business cases
Product Owner or agile certification, such as CSPO/PSPO or equivalent training
Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or comparable product-management and delivery tools
Bilingualism in both official languages
Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application; preference given to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
Must meet requisite government security screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

15% performance-based incentive
Competitive compensation and benefits package
3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
Corporate closure period
Summer early Fridays
No meeting Fridays
Hybrid work options
Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer opportunities and social responsibility programs
Relocation assistance for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria