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Product Owner - Event Management


Company : EWS Group


Location : Markham, York Region


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

## **Job Details:****Product Owner Event Management****Overview**Were looking for a Product Owner to lead our Events product within the Private Member Club ecosystem. This role focuses on everything from Club-hosted events (e.g., Members-only 4th of July celebrations) to Member/Guest-hosted events (birthdays, weddings) and banquets. Your mandate: ensure our software delivers flawless planning and execution with accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), seamless online registration, tight coordination with F&B and Reservations, and clear communication for staff and members.Youll source and synthesize Voice of the Customer (VOC), conduct market research on best-of-breed event technologies, and translate those insights into a modern, club-specific product vision with clear milestones and success metrics. Our bar is high: we build tools that uphold the service standards of elite private clubs.**Responsibilities**Voice of the Customer & Market Insight* Build trusted relationships with Events Directors, Catering/Banquet Managers, and Member Services to map real workflows end-to-end.* Run structured VOC programs (interviews, site visits, call-shadowing, feedback loops) to capture needs around inquiries > proposals > contracts > BEOs > execution > billing.* Conduct competitive and comparative research on event tech to identify must-have features and modern UX patterns, then adapt them to the unique nuances of private clubs (member preferences, house rules, minimums, service standards, charge routing).Product Strategy & Vision* Define a clear Events product vision and multi-release roadmap covering:* + Accurate BEO creation & change control, version history, approvals* + Online registration & waitlists (member eligibility, pricing rules, guest policies)* + Proposals, contracts, deposits, and integrations to AR/Finance* + Room/space management, equipment, staffing, and setup/teardown timelines* + F&B coordination (menus, modifiers, dietary needs) and day-of execution tools* Set measurable outcomes: BEO accuracy %, registration conversion, on-time BEO finalization, no-show reduction, NPS/CSAT, and adoption metrics.Execution & Delivery* Own and prioritize the Events backlog; write crisp epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that reflect real operational edge cases.* Partner with Engineering, Design, and QA to ship high-quality features with predictable cadence; ensure test plans mirror real banquet and member-event scenarios.* Coordinate cross-product dependencies (F&B, Finance, Reservations, Websites/Mobile) so the end-to-end experience is seamless.* Validate with customers via prototypes, betas, and controlled rollouts; close the loop with data and feedback.Go-to-Market & Stakeholder Enablement* Work with Customer Success, Training, and Support to prepare playbooks, BEO templates, and day-of checklists.* Partner with Marketing and Sales on messaging that reflects true operational value (accuracy, speed, guest experience, staff confidence).* Maintain transparent roadmap communications and change logs for internal teams and lighthouse clubs.**Qualifications*** Experience in event management, catering/banquets, or private clubs (highly preferred), plus 25 years in a Product Owner/Manager/Analyst role.* Proven ability to translate complex event workflows into clear requirements and intuitive software.* Strong grasp of UI/UX for multi-step workflows (inquiry > booking > BEO > execution > billing).* Evidence-based decision-maker with excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to diverse stakeholders.* Skilled at prioritization and trade-offs; can say no thoughtfully, explain why, and keep teams aligned.* Collaborative partner to designers and engineers; calm under pressure and steady during live-event timelines.#LI-RT1## ## **Business Unit:**Jonas Club## **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**37.5## **Number of Openings Available:**1## ## **Worker Type:**Regular## **More About Jonas Software:**Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.Jonas vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of Software for Life and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.Jonas Club Software provides innovative, industry leading solutions for the club business.Thats what we do, but how we do it is what matters. Every interaction we have with a client is crucial to their overall experience. These interactions include sales calls, training sessions, support processes, and even the client experience when using our products. To put it simply, in order for us to deliver great client interactions, we need the best people all working together to deliver the ultimate in client experience. This is why we work so hard to find the right people to join.Before you apply for an opening with Jonas Club Software, here are a few things that you should know:**Were here for the long term:*** Jonas Club Software is a subsidiary of which is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CSU). This ensures our financial stability, and gives us the ability to focus on long term objectives.**Were expanding:*** Were the largest provider of software, communication and service solutions to the club industry, and every year we acquire new clients and deliver innovative solutions.**We love employee success:*** Internal growth is a strong focus within our business. We hire the best, and want to see them succeed. Thats why we love to promote from within, and offer multiple professional development initiatives for our employees.**We believe in having fun:*** Customer Service Excellence Celebration Weeks* Departmental Outings* Company Holiday Parties* Private On-Site Staff Fitness Facility* Beach Volleyball Courts* Staff Fitness Challenges* Much More*Jonas Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**If you need accommodation for a disability at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, contact recruitment at or 905-470-4600*Jonas Club is part of a CSI group of companies. #J-18808-Ljbffr