Product Owner

3-Month Contract, Potential for Extension.

Architech is a Toronto-based software company with 20 years of experience in creating technology solutions for clients across North America. We leverage the latest cloud technology and hire top talent to modernize applications so that businesses can succeed in today’s digital world.

Our Dream Team has a main hub in Toronto, but expands across Canada and Kraków, Poland. Our team consists of over 100 certified technical experts in our Product, Design, Engineering, and Delivery disciplines. Our values drive our culture of success: Think Big, Be Open & Collaborate, Never Fail a Client, Grow Our People, Do the Right Thing, and Embrace Change.

Be Open & Collaborate: Our Culture Says It All

You’ll work very closely with a diverse tight-knit group of creative and talented people who are passionate about technology, software, and solutions. Not only will you work in a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll also grow your existing skills while keeping up with technology trends.

Who We Are

We’re passionate about creating an environment where every team member feels empowered to share their unique point of view. We celebrate diverse talents and encourage our teammates to share their whole selves – because our greatest source of inspiration is each other, and we believe diversity drives innovation.

In order to be inclusive, we must be intentional. We have taken a multi-pillar approach to D&I at Architech including: Listening & Learning, Being an Ally, and Accountability.

In 2020 we launched our first Diversity & Inclusion survey. While we are always striving for more equal representation, we are very proud of our results:

• 31% women, 57% BIPOC, 14% LGBTQIA+
• 49% of our people were born in countries other than where our offices are located. Our team members collectively speak 19 different languages. 59% of our people speak more than one language
• In the past year Architech has increased the number of women in our technology function by 200%. We strive to do even better as our multi-year strategic plan unfolds.
• We analyzed salaries by gender of persons in the same role and are delighted to report a 0% gender pay gap in our delivery and technology roles!

What Our People Say

“Employees of different backgrounds interact well within our company” – 97% of employees agree

“Architech respects individuals and values their differences” - 96% of employees agree

Welcome to Architech.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize product features, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Own and manage the product backlog, writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, and review meetings.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure clear communication of requirements and provide guidance throughout the development cycle.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring delivery within scope.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project deliverables.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
• Act as a key point of contact between technical team and stakeholders to align priorities.
• Define the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage project scope, changes, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 3-5 years as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• 2+ years of Project Management experience (Scrum Master experience is a plus).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments within a software development firm.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Monday.com, or similar).
• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and QA.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• PMI-PMP

Architech is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Should you require any accommodations prior to or during the interview process, please indicate this during the interview process. We strongly encourage applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.