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ANVIL is a trusted partner in the defence industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. We extend our expertise to public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations, accelerating mission-critical decision-making through analytical tools, automations, and game-changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage. Job Type Full Time Remote (Hybrid option available for those in the Ottawa area - 55 Murray Street Office) Total Compensation: CAD $110,000 - $135,000 base salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualifications Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy at ANVIL. We are actively hiring for this role Role (Description) We're looking for a Product Owner to drive the delivery of exceptional products for our defence and public safety technology platform. As the owner of the product backlog, you'll work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and with engineering teams to translate those requirements into welldefined user stories that move efficiently through to completion. You'll be the critical link between customer needs and development executionprioritizing work, clarifying requirements, and ensuring the team always understands what they're building and why. You'll participate actively in sprint ceremonies, refine the backlog continuously, and make the day-to-day prioritization decisions that keep delivery on track. You'll collaborate with product management to understand strategic direction and ensure that tactical execution aligns with broader product goals. Our learningoriented culture is transparent, fun, and strongly encourages worklife balance. Prerequisites Eligible for Government of Canada Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Experience Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or related roles, with demonstrated success owning and managing product backlogs Proven experience working in agile/scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Experience translating business requirements and user needs into clear, actionable user stories with welldefined acceptance criteria Track record of effective collaboration with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle Experience with backlog management and prioritization in tools such as Jira or similar platforms Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and make sound tradeoff decisions under time pressure Strong understanding of agile and scrum principles, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in realworld delivery contexts Excellent ability to decompose complex requirements into appropriately sized user stories that can be completed within a sprint Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand technical constraints and their implications for product decisions Exceptional communication skillsable to articulate requirements clearly to engineers and explain technical tradeoffs to stakeholders Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across disciplines Detailoriented approach to defining acceptance criteria and validating delivered functionality Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, International Relations, War Studies, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Preferred Qualifications Experience with defence, public safety, intelligence, or other missioncritical applications Understanding of dataintensive applications, analytical workflows, or geospatial systems Background working with government customers or understanding compliance requirements Experience working with distributed or crossfunctional development teams Familiarity with user research methods and incorporating user feedback into product decisions Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and clearly understood by the development team, including continuously refining the product backlog by breaking down epics into features and ensuring upcoming work is ready for sprint planning Write clear, wellstructured user stories with detailed acceptance criteria that enable efficient development and testing Prioritize backlog items based on business value, technical dependencies, and stakeholder input, making tradeoff decisions as needed Participate actively in all scrum ceremoniessprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives Serve as the primary point of contact for the development team on questions of scope, requirements, removing blockers, and acceptance criteria Collaborate with product management to understand strategic priorities and translate them into tactical delivery plans Work closely with stakeholders and customers to gather requirements, clarify needs, and validate that delivered functionality meets expectations Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure user experience considerations are reflected in story requirements Review completed work based on acceptance criteria and definition of done in order to inform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Communicate sprint progress, risks, and impediments to stakeholders and product management Support release planning and coordinate with engineering on delivery timelines Why Join Us? Our Mission This is more than just a job; you'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to increase the safety and security of western democracies through the effective use of data. Our workplace is not just a job, it's a community of likeminded people working together to make a positive impact on the world we live in. Flexible health benefits package through Equitable Industryleading employer retirement contributions match Remote and Hybrid (Ottawa market) work model combining remote flexibility with meaningful inperson collaboration Modern office in the historic Carriageway building in beautiful downtown Ottawa Access to downtown amenities, transit, and Ottawa's vibrant cultural scene What You'll Experience Work alongside dedicated professionals who value excellence and collaboration Contribute to projects with realworld security impact Join a culture where your expertise and ideas matter Application Process To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter. The application process will likely include: A preliminary call with our HR team which will be a chance for you to find out more about ANVIL and the role. An initial interview to discuss your experience and suitability for the role. A technical interview to assess your competencies. Use of AI in Recruitment ANVIL does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr