Product Owner

Job Description

The Product Owner is responsible for the product vision and for maximizing the value delivered by the development team. The Product Owner works closely with internal and external stakeholders to define, prioritize, and refine product requirements based on business objectives and user needs. The Product Owner plays a key role as a bridge between the business and technical teams, ensuring that deliverables are aligned with the company’s overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to defining the product vision in collaboration with Product Directors and stakeholders.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the product delivery roadmap and deployment strategies.
• Responsible for managing the backlog by prioritizing the delivery sequence and writing user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria. (Partnership with BA depending on the project)
• Gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements in collaboration with Solution Architects and Firmware, Electronics, and Mechanical Developers.
• Participate in design reviews, acceptance testing, and post-delivery follow-up.
• Lead and/or participate in each stage of the product development lifecycle: exploration, development, releases, and product stabilization (issues).
• Contribute to the governance of physical product development, notably by providing visibility into roadmaps, risks and issues, and by raising mitigation plans.
• Manage and prioritize the defect list and follow up on fixes.
• Identify risks and issues and contribute to implementing mitigation plans.
• Manage stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth and ongoing communication between disciplines to support the consistent integration of solutions into products.
• Mobilize teams around the vision.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in a Product Owner (PO), Functional Analyst, or hybrid role.
• Experience in the field of physical electronic products (cameras, IoT, embedded systems).
• Good understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and firmware development.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools: JIRA, Confluence.
• Good understanding of technical constraints and development processes.
• Strong ability to structure and organize team work around clear and measurable objectives.
• Adaptability in the face of uncertainty and changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to create an environment of trust and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and document functional requirements and solutions in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Collaborative leadership and ability to mobilize teams.
• Strong organizational skills, rigour, and autonomy.
• Ability to manage short-term priorities vs. long-term vision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly (FR/EN).
• Bilingual in French and English (may need to communicate with people outside the province).
• Available to travel to Montreal or Victoriaville a few times per month.

Additional information

At VOSKER, we value the uniqueness of every individual and celebrate the diversity that helps us redefine what’s possible. We foster collaboration in a healthy, inclusive work environment where all voices are heard.

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