Job Description

Build the future with us

Would you like to play a key role in the decisions that shape the evolution of a strategic product? As a Product Owner, you will contribute to the evolution of solutions that support critical processes for iA Financial Group.

Working closely with the ecosystem’s Product Manager, business partners, and technology teams, you will help define priorities, evolve the roadmap, and achieve targeted business outcomes. You will turn complex needs into high-value solutions by balancing user expectations, technology constraints, delivery capacity, and improvement opportunities.

This position is a great opportunity to combine product management, business vision, technology, and innovation in an environment where autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of our practices.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Product Owner, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the product roadmap in partnership with business and technology teams.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize user and stakeholder needs to maximize business value.
• Maintain a clear, structured product backlog aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Determine priorities and sequence initiatives based on expected value, risks, dependencies, and delivery capacity.
• Understand user journeys, identify pain points, and validate solution hypotheses using data and field observations.
• Structure and manage the backlog in Azure DevOps, including epics, features, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with analysts, architects, developers, and quality specialists to support the delivery of initiatives.
• Monitor execution, coordinate dependencies, and approve production releases while ensuring quality and effective risk management.
• Measure product performance, recommend continuous improvements, and use artificial intelligence tools to optimize analyses, documentation, and decision-making.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their ability to prioritize needs, make informed decisions, and maximize the product’s business value.
• Stands out for their ability to understand complex needs, analyze data, and turn challenges into practical solutions.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage partners through influential leadership.
• Is recognized for their thoroughness, analytical and synthesis skills, and ability to thrive in a changing environment.
• Has at least five years of experience in information technology, including at least two years in product ownership or an equivalent role.
• Has hands-on product management experience, including discovery, roadmap development, value-based prioritization, incremental delivery, and benefits measurement.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret usage and operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Has hands-on experience using generative artificial intelligence in product activities or the software development lifecycle.
• Is familiar with Azure DevOps or a comparable backlog management tool and is comfortable working in an Agile environment.
• Has advanced proficiency in French and intermediate proficiency in English, as the role involves communicating monthly by email and telephone with English-speaking vendors across Canada.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where everyone’s potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment in Montreal or Quebec City, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• A culture that values collaboration, autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans;
• Competitive retirement savings plan;
• Employee share purchase plan;
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Apply now and get ahead in your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-11-04

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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