Product Owner - IAM

Our client, a major leader in the Canadian financial services and insurance industry, is embarking on a large-scale technological evolution. The IT Identity and Access Management (IAM) division is currently undergoing a strategic modernization program aimed at centralizing and simplifying identity governance through the deployment of cutting-edge SaaS solutions.

We are seeking a high-impact Product Owner to bridge the gap between technical execution and business vision. In this role, you will act as a pivotal leader, coordinating with internal security experts and world-class external partners to redefine how digital identities are managed across the enterprise.

Advantages
Long-term Potential: This mandate offers a strong possibility of permanent conversion.

Modern Tech Stack: Work directly with industry-leading SaaS platforms (Saviynt/Azure).

Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy a balance of remote work with occasional strategic face-to-face collaboration in Montreal or Quebec City.

Professional Growth: Lead a high-visibility cybersecurity project within a stable, prestigious institution.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values continuous improvement, Lean/Agile methodologies, and collective success.

Responsibilities
Vision & Roadmap: Translate high-level business objectives into actionable product roadmaps, ensuring IAM integrations are delivered on time and within scope.

Backlog Leadership: Own the product backlog, crafting detailed user stories and prioritizing tasks to maximize team velocity and value.

Stakeholder Synergy: Facilitate collaboration between Security Architects, Business Partners, and external integrators to align technical strategies with organizational needs.

Process Optimization: Critically evaluate existing IAM workflows and propose innovative enhancements to identity lifecycle management.

Impact Analysis: Assess the organizational impact of scope changes and lead the transition to ensure smooth user adoption.

Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean-Agile principles within the squad to refine delivery processes and operational excellence.

Qualifications
Educational Background: Degree (Bachelor's or DEC) in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical field.

Proven Experience: 5 to 10 years of professional experience in a Product Owner or similar leadership role within complex IT environments.

IAM Domain Expertise: Practical experience with Identity Governance platforms such as Saviynt or SailPoint.

Cloud Ecosystems: Strong familiarity with Azure / Entra ID and enterprise application architectures.

Methodology: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and the ability to apply them to infrastructure/security projects.

Technical Savvy: Knowledge of CI/CD processes, YAML, or Terraform is considered a significant asset.

Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal leadership, influencing skills, and a proactive mindset toward cybersecurity challenges.

Our client operates in Canada. The company takes all reasonable steps to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires it when necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to perform these duties. Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (both spoken and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to interact with centralized internal departments (e.g., Operations / HR / Finance / Legal / Contracts / Sales) that support the organization in Canada and that do not speak French.

Summary
Location: Quebec City or Montreal (Hybrid)

Duration: Until March 31, 2027 (with potential for permanency)

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week

Industry: Financial Services / Insurance

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.