Digital Product Owner

Create Your Own Chemistry : What We Offer You

At BASF , we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry.

As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in.

We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Digital Product Owner (104862)

Working Model : Hybrid (2 days in office)

Location : Mississauga, ON

Where the Chemistry Happens

We as Global Digital Services enable BASF’s digitalization and adoption of artificial intelligence. In agile teams, we develop innovative solutions for BASF and its customers, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes.

We provide IT that works and offer knowhow and access to latest technologies.

We are currently seeking a talented Digital Product Owner to join our team at BASF's Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory.

As a Digital Product Owner, you will be a strategic leader responsible for defining, communicating, and guiding the development of a user-centric product that aligns with business objectives and delivers value to stakeholders.

Formula for Success : You Will

• Take ownership of the product vision and backlog, while providing direction and guidance to the product team.
• Ensure the execution and alignment of the product roadmap with the product team.
• Manage product scope, budget, quality, delivery timelines, security, and expectations.
• Prioritize user stories, translate requirements into User Stories with defined acceptance criteria, and oversee their completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and prepare communication materials to regularly provide updates.
• Plan user onboarding and training to ensure successful product adoption, while continuously maximizing product value and measuring success with defined KPIs.
• Partner with Product Family Managers to agree on budgets and roadmaps and participate in community meetings to provide and receive updates.
• Establish SLAs and NFRs in partnership with Delivery and Product Family Managers, and ensure they are met or escalate if needed.

Ingredients for Success : What We Look for in You

• University degree or Masters (preferred) with relevant IT Training.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading teams in a professional capacity.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in software development.
• Leadership experience within agile organizations.
• Knowledge and experienced in Project Management software (Azure DevOps), Process mapping tools, Statistics Programs (Power BI).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving, change management.

Create Your Own Chemistry : What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you.