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Location: Toronto, Ontario (In-Office) King & SpadinaWork Schedule: Monday FridaySalary Range: $115,000-$150,000AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy at our Toronto office.BrightIT is a high-velocity tech hub focused on delivering world-class digital solutions for the iGaming sector. We bridge the gap between creative startup culture and industrial scale execution. Mission: Empowering brands through bold, responsible technology. Vision: Creating a home for the brightest minds in tech to redefine the gaming landscape.We are seeking a strategic and highly organized Product Owner to join our Implementation Team in Toronto. In this role, you will act as the vital link between high-level business vision and technical execution. You will take full ownership of the product backlog, translating complex requirements into actionable, developer-ready roadmaps. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives on turning ambitious goals into scalable, high quality solutions while ensuring our development teams remain aligned with our global business objectives.What Youll DoBacklog Stewardship: Strategically manage and prioritize the product backlog to ensure every sprint aligns with core business goals and long-term vision.Requirements Engineering: Gather and define functional and non-functional requirements, collaborating closely with global stakeholders to ensure complete clarity.Sprint Leadership: Define clear goals and maintain team focus on high-priority deliverables while facilitating key Scrum ceremonies, including planning and retrospectives.Implementation Clarity: Drive continuous backlog refinement, ensuring user stories, epics, and edge-case documentation are 'ready' and well-defined ahead of development.Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary point of contact for change management, evaluating requests and integrating them seamlessly into upcoming cycles.Quality & Strategic Planning: Define rigorous acceptance criteria to ensure deliverables meet our standards, while collaborating with leadership on OKRs and quarterly roadmapping.What Youll BringProven Expertise: Substantial experience as a Product Owner with a track record of independently managing complex requirements in a fast-paced environment.Technical Writing: Exceptional ability to draft detailed user stories, use cases, and actionable tasks that provide clear direction for engineering teams.Translational Skills: A unique ability to bridge the gap between technical developers and business executives, turning high-level ideas into technical reality.Ownership Mentality: A strong sense of accountability for backlog prioritization, resource assignment, and meeting critical deadlines.Organizational Excellence: Highly structured and capable of managing competing priorities without losing sight of the 'big picture.'Valued Assets: Familiarity with Jira/Confluence, experience in high-concurrency or regulated digital environments, or a CSPO certification is considered a significant plus.Why Join Us?We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and high-energy work environment.Comprehensive Health Benefits: Robust extended health, dental, and vision coverage from day one.Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation plus additional paid sick days to ensure you stay rested and healthy.Culture: A collaborative team environment where we care deeply for our employees and our social impact.Stability: A full-time, in-office role (5 days a week) in a professional and modern workspace.We view responsible gambling not just as a regulatory requirement, but as a core ethical responsibility and a pillar of our sustainable business model, ensuring we lead the industry in player protection and social integrity. At the heart of our platform is a sophisticated responsible gambling framework designed to protect our community. We take pride in being a socially conscious operator that leverages technology to ensure gaming remains safe, transparent, and sustainable for everyone.