ROLE: Product Owner
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Software Engineering
LOCATION: Remote / Corporate Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario (Hybrid)

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting time to join Venterra. We are seeking to build on Venterra’s current success and continue to position the organization as a leader in the use of technology. Our solutions have been a combination of implementing customized third-party solutions and building solutions from scratch. In support of Venterra’s growth plan, the Technology Team is in the process of executing a digital transformation of its platform that involves driving new capabilities and replacing legacy components through the implementation in-house solutions and/or integration of third-party solutions. Reporting to the Senior Director of Software Engineering, the Product Owner will have the opportunity to execute critical Venterra projects and initiatives. This role will require the Product Owner to partner with the Technology, Finance, Operations stakeholders, and vendor(s) to lead the analysis, documentation, and delivery of new products, features, and integrations. Other initiatives will be assigned based on Venterra’s Annual Business Plan priorities and Business needs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and the implementation team to elicit, analyze, specify, validate, prioritize, and document business and stakeholder requirements.
• Manage and track the status of requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle by identifying, analyzing, redefining, coordinating, and implementing, as required.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, discussions, and workshops among stakeholders, and between the business and external providers to assist with prioritization, coordination, and communication around competing deliverables and timelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed and accurate documentation to ensure deliverables will achieve the desired outcome.
• Support RFP processes and vendor evaluation, where required.
• Provide post-implementation and operational support to business stakeholders, the technology team, and end users.
• Willingness to question status-quo and identify/present areas of improvement in both product and process and seek buy-in from leaders and implement change.
• Own and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, vendors, and end-users.
• Other ad hoc initiatives and requests as required.