Application Deadline:

03/09/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Customer Solutions

Reporting to the Director, Digital Engagement, the Senior Digital Product Owner is responsible for working with the agile squad to maximize the value of the product. This role supports the design and delivery of new digital experiences for BMO GAM. The role requires a capable decision maker who works closely with business unit stakeholders and cross functional digital teams to develop innovative, end user solutions to meet the core goal of business needs.

What will you do?

Developing and maintaining a product vision.Communicating Business, Client, and End User goals to all interested parties.Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.Leads a self-managed agile team focused on a designated customer digital experience.Product management.Creating and managing a Product Backlog.Develop user stories, define acceptance criteria and be available to the Scrum team to provide clarity whenever required.Organizing the backlog into incremental releases.Identify and involve stakeholders, centres of excellence, subject matter experts and end-users in Product Backlog refinement and backlog management activities.Communicating decisions and priorities to all interested parties.Supports the execution of strategic initiatives with key business partners in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (Product, Technology, Corporate Support Areas, business partners, vendors etc.).Organizational Change management and communications.Alignment with other Product Owners when needed from an overall product, company, or client perspective to ensure there is consistency across products and product releases.Be an agile change agent – support organizational change management when required.Participate in scrum ceremonies including daily stand up, refinement, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective.Prioritizing the team’s backlog. Includes balancing new features, enablers, defect fixes, dependencies, and removing technical debt.Support user research and testing.Articulate and validate the Definition of Done, the Definition of Release and validate/provide acceptance on user stories once they are completed.Assess risks, impacts, and manage dependencies across teams (Waterfall, Agile etc.) including communication strategies and coordination activities.

What do you need to succeed?

Strong consulting skills - make recommendations that meets end user needs and expectations, while supporting business needs/goals.Desire to develop a clear understanding of business issues and priorities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively, develop solid relationships, manage differences, and influence change.A capable decision maker, influencer that can drive decisions with executives and stakeholders.Innovative problem-solving skills and excellent analytical abilities.Strong leadership and people management skills and ability to develop/retain top talent.Strong organizational and project management skills.Strategic thinker, process driven, solutions and results oriented.Ability to deal with ambiguity, be flexible and adaptive to change.Ability to work independently and exercise judgement.Superior attention to detail.

What will be nice to have?

Certified Scrum Product Owner training.8+ years of relevant financial experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Prior experience within banking, discount brokerage, investments or financial services is a requirement for this position.A high level of curiosity, comfort with ambiguity and willingness to challenge the status quo.Ability to translate strategy, market trends, and customer needs into requirements and integrated, deployable feature sets.A track record of building and deploying digital initiatives across mobile, tablet & desktop within the financial services industry.In-depth knowledge of digital technology user interfaces, UX design practices, usability testing and digital analytics.Experience leading Agile teams and/or working in cross-functional teams.In-depth experience in product strategy, and business case management.Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge.

Salary:

$92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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