Job Title: Product Owner / Product Manager
Location: Remote (Canada)
Duration: 6+ Months (Contract)
Client Domain: Product-based Company specializing in SaaS HRMS (Human Resource Management System) applications tailored for public sector organizations
About The Role
We are seeking a
Product Owner / Product Manager with a strong background in
SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) products to join our remote team in Canada.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and has a proven track record of defining product requirements, creating user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing SaaS solutions.
Mandatory Requirement
- Extensive experience working on SaaS-based applications — understanding of cloud architectures, subscription models, and multi-tenant systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals aligned with business strategy.
- Translate business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Write detailed functional specifications and technical requirements for development teams.
- Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with customer and business priorities.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Lead sprint ceremonies — planning, reviews, and retrospectives — to support continuous improvement.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to drive product innovation.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure product releases are well-coordinated and meet quality standards.
- Analyze product performance metrics and user behavior to identify improvement opportunities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for SaaS platform features, user flows, and integrations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager (preferably in SaaS environments).
- Proven expertise in writing clear requirements and user stories for complex applications.
- Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, deployment models, and customer lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Aha!, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical thinker with a data-driven mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to work effectively in remote, distributed teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in B2B or B2C SaaS product management.
- Experience working with API-driven products, integrations, or microservices.
- Familiarity with UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams.
- Product management certification (e.g., CSPO, PSPO, PMP) is a plus.
