Product Owner

Location: Richmond, BC, Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site per week
Language: Strong spoken and written English required
Duration: 12-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check required

 

About the Opportunity:

We are supporting a transformation-focused public sector program seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead end-to-end product planning and delivery. In this role, you will bring clarity, structure and prioritization to a multi-year modernization effort impacting claims and rehabilitation services.

You will collaborate closely with business subject matter experts, analysts and technology delivery teams to translate analysis into meaningful products and features. Your work will shape the roadmap, influence decision making and ensure that new solutions genuinely serve users across the organization.

What’s In It for You:

This environment gives you the opportunity to make a direct impact on service delivery and the user experience of a large-scale system. You’ll join a team that values thoughtful design, cross-functional collaboration and transparent communication. Expect to work alongside experts in business analysis, change management and solution architecture, gaining meaningful exposure to enterprise-level product development.

Your Responsibilities:

• You’ll turn analysis from the business design team into product roadmaps and feature-level deliverables.
• You’ll define and quantify product benefits and help secure funding through well-developed business cases.
• You’ll ensure technology delivery teams understand the product vision, goals and business context.
• You’ll create and maintain an evolving roadmap that guides priorities and progress across the program.
• You’ll serve as the bridge between business and technical groups, facilitating clarity and alignment.
• You’ll support change planning activities to ensure successful product implementation and adoption.
• You’ll prepare and deliver presentations to a range of audiences including senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of product management experience working on complex systems with both business and technology teams.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and the ability to translate vision into actionable features.
• Strong experience presenting to senior executives and influencing decision makers.
• Known for exceptional communication and ability to articulate business benefit and product impact.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities, adjusting roadmaps and driving alignment across teams.

Why Partner with Altis:

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.