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Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

Overview of the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented Product Owner to drive the delivery and continuous improvement of our Commerce platform. The ideal candidate will bridge business stakeholders and engineering teams, translating business objectives into well-defined product requirements while ensuring successful execution across Agile teams.

This role requires exceptional communication, stakeholder management, reporting, and analytical skills, along with hands-on experience using Agile product management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MIRO, Figma, Lucidchart, and reporting dashboards.

The Product Owner will own the product backlog, prioritize initiatives based on business value, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric digital commerce capabilities.

Core Responsibilities

Product Ownership

• Own and manage the product backlog for Commerce initiatives.
• Translate business strategies into clear Epics, Features, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria.
• Prioritize backlog items based on customer value, business impact, risk, and technical dependencies.
• Define product roadmap in collaboration with Product Managers and business leadership.
• Ensure product vision is understood across engineering and business teams.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary liaison between:

• Business teams
• Engineering
• UX/UI
• Architecture
• QA
• Operations
• Executive Leadership

Reporting & Communication

Produce executive-quality reports including:

• Sprint Status Reports
• Release Reports
• Product KPI Dashboards
• Roadmap Updates
• Dependency Tracking
• RAID Logs
• Executive Steering Committee presentations
• Delivery Metrics
• Velocity Reports
• Burndown/Burnup Charts
• Feature Adoption Reports

Additional responsibilities include:

• Communicate complex technical topics in simple business language.
• Develop concise executive presentations with actionable insights and recommendations.

Competencies

Product Ownership

• Product Ownership
• Scrum
• Backlog Management
• Roadmap Planning
• User Story Writing
• Acceptance Criteria Definition
• Prioritization Frameworks (MoSCoW, WSJF, RICE)
• Product Discovery

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to:

• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Produce executive-level reports and presentations.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and workshops.
• Facilitate decision-making discussions.
• Resolve conflicts through effective negotiation.
• Present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Influence without direct authority.

Reporting & Analytics

Strong reporting capabilities including:

• Executive dashboards
• KPI reporting
• Delivery metrics
• Risk reporting
• Product performance reporting
• Release reporting
• Sprint analytics
• Data-driven decision making

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, or Business Analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Proven experience delivering Commerce or Digital Product initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, architecture, UX, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in backlog management and product delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Agile and product management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and MIRO.
• Experience using documentation and product design tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io, and Figma.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Power BI for reporting and analytics.
• Experience using collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Zoom.

Commerce Experience

Experience working on one or more of:

• eCommerce Platforms
• Digital Commerce
• Retail
• Marketplace
• Order Management Systems
• Payment Systems
• Inventory
• Fulfillment

Preferred Experience

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or equivalent certification is preferred.

Success Measurements

• Delivery predictability and sprint success
• Backlog health and prioritization effectiveness
• On-time release delivery
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Quality of requirements and acceptance criteria
• Reduction in production defects due to requirement clarity
• Achievement of product OKRs and business KPIs

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Health and Wellness:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.

Retirement Savings:

• 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.

Paid Time Off:

• Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.

Parental Leave:

• 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.

Remote Work Support:

• Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.

Holidays:

• Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!

EEOC & ADA Statement:

Cordance and its companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, sex, nationality, ancestry, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Cordance and its companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Final candidate must be able to pass a background check.

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