Product owner

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

33778

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

25-Jun-2026

Area(s) of interest: Project management and agile methodology

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a product owner in the Evolution and Governance of Data platforms team at National Bank means being responsible for maximising the business value of the cross-sector components of the Horizon platform. This position allows you to have a concrete impact thanks to your experience delivering complex it solutions and managing products in an agile context.

Your job

Act as a product owner (PO – based on the Scrum/Agile methodology)
Prioritize and deliver cross-sector components of the Horizon platform by maximising business value
Manage and develop a backlog that includes major technological initiatives (migration, security, connectors, artificial intelligence, data governance)
Translate business needs into epics and clear user stories, then ensure they are carried out with the team
Plan and sequence deliverables taking into account dependencies (security, it, data, platforms)
Ensure alignment with other teams and monitor delivery progress by adjusting priorities
Contribute to the evolution of data environments and sharing and consumption capabilities across the organisation

Your team

The Vice-President – Analytics, Data and Digital is a number of specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

Within the Analytics, Data and Digital sector, you will be part of a large multidisciplinary team working on the development and evolution of the Horizon platform, and you will report to the Senior Manager of the Data Platform sector. Our team stands out for its cross-sector collaboration, value orientation and its key role in democratising data across the organisation. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience
Significant experience in data engineering on complex technology platforms
Experience delivering solutions as a product owner
Proficiency in agile practises (scrum, kanban, safe)
Solid understanding of data platforms (e.g., snowflake, ingestion, exposure, business intelligence, interoperability)

Languages:

French

Skills

Agile Methodologies Budget Management Business Impact Analysis Communication Key Performance Indicators Negotiation Organization Skills Problem Solving Project Governance Project Planning Risk Management Decision Making Influence others Partner Development Team Alignment

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?