Agile Product Owner

Who we areFor over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.Buckland is looking for an Agile Product Owner (Bilingual)What you’ll be doingThe Agile Product Owner is a key member of the Agile Team who is excited by and advocates for the product vision in the organization. They will work closely with leadership and business to understand requirements, define the roadmap and backlog, and ensures that the Agile Team delivers business value with each iteration.The Product Owner collaborates with a wide variety of stakeholders, with the goal of defining product vision, strategy, and schedule. They partner with the development team to prioritize the product backlog, maximizing the delivery of business valued items first.You will be responsible for- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to identify change opportunities.- Define, prioritize, and maintain a well-organized product backlog that aligns with the organization's vision, goals, and objectives.- Ensure clear communication and alignment between stakeholders, development teams, and other Product Owners to effectively manage expectations, risks, and dependencies.- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospectives to foster a culture of continuous improvement and to adapt product development efforts based on feedback and changing priorities.- Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring that user stories are clearly defined, understood, and prioritized to deliver maximum value to the end users and stakeholders.- Track and report on key performance indicators, such as product quality, team velocity, and return on investment, to support data-driven decision-making and to continuously improve product development effortsWhat we need from you- You are a highly motivated and experienced Agile Product Owner with a strong background in business analysis and a proven track record of evolving into a successful Product Owner role.- Experience in guiding organizations through the transition from a waterfall approach to Agile methodologies for software development.- You are passionate about change and put the delivery experience, its processes, and ceremonies at the center of everything you do.- Demonstrated experience working in an Agile software development environment.- Familiarity with core Agile events such as Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives.- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, testers, and other stakeholders.- Advocate for and practice continuous integration, continuous delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD).What skills & experience you’ll bring to us- Completion of a Diploma/Degree in Business Systems, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Project Management, or similar discipline- At least 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a proven track record of evolving into a Product Owner role.- Demonstrated experience in guiding organizations through the transition from a waterfall approach to Agile methodologies for software development.- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.- Familiarity with Agile tools and technologies, such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.- Strong communication skills, able to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language- Strong motivation, high level of commitment, and proactive and positive attitude- Desire for growth and continuous learningWant to apply? Get in touch todayBuckland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.