Senior Product Owner

Job summary

The Senior Product Owner will manage the product roadmap and backlog while translating customer insights into actionable product requirements. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Development, Sales, and Support to ensure the delivery of high-value geospatial software solutions.

Job details

Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Working Model: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in the office) At QPS, we develop world-leading hydrographic and geospatial software used by customers across the globe. We are looking for a Senior Product Owner with strong knowledge of hydrographic workflows and the geospatial industry to help shape product strategy, drive customer value, and lead the future development of one of the industry's leading software solutions. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of customers, technology, and business strategy. You'll work closely with Development, Support, Sales, and customers to ensure our products continue to solve complex real-world challenges and deliver measurable value. What You'll Do Own and manage the product roadmap and backlog Translate customer insights into product priorities and requirements Lead product discovery and validate customer needs Work closely with Development, Support, Sales, and customers Coordinate product releases and stakeholder communications Drive continuous product improvement based on customer feedback and market trends Ensure product initiatives deliver measurable customer value Act as an escalation point for complex product-related issues Champion product direction and priorities across the organisation with clarity Travel to visit customers and attend conferences, representing QPS while gathering product ideas and feedback What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or similar role Strong product management expertise in a technical B2B software environment Demonstrable knowledge of survey planning, processing, analysis and deliverables within the hydrographic domain and their role within various workflows and operations Strong understanding of hydrography and geospatial concepts at a theoretical level Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills Ability to balance customer needs, business goals, and technical considerations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working with Agile teams and tools such as Jira and Confluence Proven ability to translate customer needs into valuable product outcomes Offshore hydrographic survey experience is an advantage Education & Experience We value expertise over specific qualifications. You bring substantial experience in product management and a strong understanding of your domain, with a proven track record of translating customer needs into successful product outcomes. We expect candidates to demonstrate a high level of professional and domain knowledge gained through relevant experience, alongside strong product management capability and customer focus. How Success Is Measured High customer satisfaction and product adoption Successful delivery of roadmap priorities and releases Clear product direction and stakeholder alignment A healthy, well-prioritized backlog Effective resolution of product issues and customer feedback High-quality requirements that enable efficient development and delivery What We Offer Hybrid working model (2 days per week in our Fredericton office) 18 vacation days Public holidays, including Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Volunteer Time Off 12 paid sick/personal days per year, with unused sick days carried forward within policy limits RRSP matching Comprehensive health plan, fully funded by QPS Dental coverage Extended health benefits, including physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and more Blue Cross InConfidence Employee Assistance Program $30/month fitness and recreation allowance Annual CAA membership Annual Costco membership $2,000 employee referral bonus Opportunities for professional growth and development A collaborative, international team and an innovative work environment Why QPS? At QPS, you'll have the opportunity to shape products used by hydrographic and geospatial professionals worldwide. You'll join a talented, collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your ideas have impact, and your work directly influences the future of our products and our customers' success. Ready to shape the future of hydrographic and geospatial software? We'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@qps.nl.

What you’ll do

The Senior Product Owner will manage the product roadmap and backlog while translating customer insights into actionable product requirements. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Development, Sales, and Support to ensure the delivery of high-value geospatial software solutions.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong product management expertise within a technical B2B software environment and deep knowledge of hydrographic and geospatial workflows. Proven experience in Agile methodologies and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and product priorities are essential.

Benefits

• 18 Vacation days • Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's • Volunteer Time Off • 12 Paid sick/personal days • RRSP matching • Comprehensive health plan • Dental coverage • Extended health benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Fitness and recreation allowance • CAA membership • Costco membership • Employee referral bonus

Listed skills

• Product management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Product management
• Hydrographic workflows
• Geospatial industry
• Product roadmap
• Product backlog
• Stakeholder management
• Agile
• Jira
• Confluence
• Survey planning
• Data analysis
• Product discovery
• Technical B2B software
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Communication

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics