Product Owner - Product Innovation

Co operators
CA - Ontario - Old Toronto
January 6, 2025
Management

Company:
CGIC
Department:
P&C Insurance Solutions
Employment Type:
Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model:
Hybrid
Language:
English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

The Product Owner, has the authority to make decisions which impact the scope and direction of the deliverables within PolicyCenter, ensuring that all work being done provides business value and is in line with the core principals and strategy for the system.

How you will create impact:

Collaborating with various stakeholders to resolve product issues and create seamless integration
Applying Agile delivery principles to drive the delivery of business value, communicating progress, eliciting feedback and enabling stakeholder reviews to validate processes
Partnering with management to provide leadership and prioritize the backlog for the team to ensure capabilities are in scope, on time and of high quality
Serving as the primary source of information for the team, delivering details of the items and offering clear definitions of the expected capability, the intended value to the customer and all acceptance criteria
Representing the department by owning issues, forming solutions, and defining outcomes to effectively deliver on the Product roadmap.

How you will succeed:

You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company's purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
You will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
You have proven ability to articulate reasoning and negotiate on technical product matters to influence outcomes.
You are a strategic thinker and creative problem solver.

To join our team:

You have minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner with experience building use cases and business cases for proof of concept innovation.
You have completed a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or have related Insurance industry experience.
Experience with Guidewire suite (preferably PolicyCenter) is a requirement.
Insurance designations like FCIP, CIP is an asset.
You have a strong understanding and demonstrate experience working in an agile environment.
Having or working towards the Change Management, Certified Scrum Master, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other professional designation is an asset.
This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What to you need to know:

You will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
The opportunity to work on an inclusive team that inspires each other to explore and achieve what's possible.
A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.

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