About this Product Owner / Project Manager role at Valtech
Why Valtech?
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The Role
As a Product Owner / Project Manager, you will act as the primary owner of product requirements and backlog management while providing essential project management leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle. We're looking for a Product Owner / Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of product ownership, agile delivery, and stakeholder management. This is a hybrid role designed for someone who can translate business needs into actionable requirements while also ensuring successful project execution across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
What You'll Do
Product Ownership
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business objectives and delivery goals.
- Gather, analyze, and synthesize requirements from client stakeholders and project partners.
- Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
- Facilitate backlog refinement and readiness activities to prepare work for upcoming development cycles.
- Partner with technical and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities.
- Ensure requirements are sufficiently detailed and validated to support efficient implementation.
Project Management
- Support end-to-end project delivery by tracking scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies.
- Coordinate activities across client teams, external agencies, and internal delivery teams.
- Facilitate project planning, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and governance activities.
- Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies, driving timely mitigation and escalation when needed.
- Monitor project progress and help ensure commitments are delivered on time and within agreed parameters.
- Foster transparency and alignment across all stakeholders throughout the engagement.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Act as a key liaison between business, creative, and technical teams.
- Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, backlog reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
- Drive alignment around priorities, scope decisions, and delivery expectations.
- Contribute to a collaborative, outcome-oriented team culture focused on continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or in a blended Product/Delivery role.
- Strong experience managing product backlogs, requirements gathering, and agile delivery processes.
- Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable deliverables.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in digital product or technology environments.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, software development lifecycles, and delivery practices.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational detail.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
AI-Forward Mindset
Nice to Have
- Experience working with digital experience platforms, customer-facing products, or marketing technology ecosystems.
- Familiarity with analytics, content strategy, or experience design disciplines.
- Experience collaborating with external agencies and distributed teams.
- Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), PMP, or equivalent.
What You Can Expect
Commitment to reaching all kinds of people
We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.
The benefits
This is a full-time position based in Canada. The offered salary range is 90.000-120.000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location.
Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service:
- A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program.
- A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech.
- A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.
- Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year.
- Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.
- We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.
Your application process
Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.
⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses.
We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.
About Valtech
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
About Valtech
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.
At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.
At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.
Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.
