Caseware is one of Canada's original Fintech companies, having led the global audit and accounting software industry for over 30 years, with more than 500,000 users across 130 countries and available in 16 different languages. While you might not have heard of us (yet) over 36,000 accounting and audit professionals list Caseware as a skill on their LinkedIn profiles!
As a Product Owner for the Analytics squad at Caseware, you will be responsible for overseeing the process of product development. This role involves close collaboration with developers and QA experts to ensure the squad remains focused on creating innovative solutions that surpass client expectations. You will work closely with product leads, users, and stakeholders to identify market pain points and develop products and features that address user needs. Joining Caseware provides an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role during a phase of expansion and transformation, with ample prospects for professional growth. The role requires a passion for the domain, excellent communication skills, a customer-centric mindset, and a commitment to fostering innovation.
Please note: this role is NOT a B2B contract. This is a Full-Time permanent role.
Contact: Cristian Cireasa - Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerRequirements:- 2-3 years experience as a Product Owner in the software industry
- Prior experience working with Accounting / Auditing software as a user and understanding of user’s pain points
- Technical background from departments such as customer support, QA, or development
- The ability to quickly learn
- Able to switch contexts quickly
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a proven ability to establish priorities and achieve results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation, customer service, business, and negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills
- A Team Player
- A desire to learn how to design and manage software products
We need you to:- Working with Product Lead, ensure that the roadmap aligns with the overall product and company vision. Be an expert on the domain, the market, and the trends. Evangelize the vision constantly so all stakeholders are aligned, have context, and understand where we are going.
- Represent the customer. Be the champion and voice of customers. Build impactful, personal customer relationships. Bring the customer's voice into the creation process. Own requirements, specifications, and release plans. Research and apply regulations and governing standards to product requirements
- Foster an environment that promotes innovation. Think beyond what the customers are asking for and design what the customer hasn't even considered.
- Drive for the best customer experience possible. Work closely with UX and design developers to develop, test (validate), and deliver requirements to the squad. Drive the end-to-end feature delivery cycle.
- Lead and manage backlog refinement and sprint planning sessions and drive solutions to completion working with Agile teams
- Measure success. Measure everything. A feature's release does not indicate success. Define what success means for each feature and each function before it even goes to development. Develop ways to constantly define and monitor success.
- Collaborate across teams. We win or lose as a team. Product plays a critical role in creating alignment between engineering teams and stakeholders.
- A collaborative attitude is essential to the job.
- Manage the process. Learn how Caseware operates, and help guide your products from inception to production.
What’s in it for you?- As one of the Product Owners, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the work undertaken by your squad within the team.
- You will work closely with your squad of developers and QA, your goal is to keep the squad focused on building innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.
- Product leads, users, and stakeholders will guide you to understand market pain points and create relevant products and features that meet user needs.
- The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
- A great opportunity to leave your "stamp" as we are undergoing expansion and transformation plans.
- A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development. Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
- An organization committed to making a difference in our communities for you and our customers.
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, and curiosity, and celebrates success!
Nice to Have:- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience developing, managing, and launching release