Product Owner, Digital Product - NHL Project

Define and champion the product vision for the NHL's digital platforms, ensuring alignment with league strategy and fan engagement goals. Translate complex business needs and fan insights into clear, actionable user stories and product backlog items for the development team. Prioritize the product backlog ruthlessly, balancing new feature development, technical debt, and bug fixes to maximize value delivery. Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging digital experiences that resonate with hockey fans worldwide. Desired Candidate Profile 5-7 years of experience in digital product ownership/management within banking or financial services; with demonstrated delivery of mobile-first products. · Minimum 3 years in BFSI digital transformation and process automation initiatives (customer journeys and/or operational workflows). · Strong project and stakeholder management skills with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams and resolving conflicts constructively. · Hands-on Agile/Scrum experience (backlog management, user stories, release planning); tools such as Jira/Confluence or Azure DevOps. · Proven experience integrating enterprise platforms: Mobile App, CRM (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365), Customer Onboarding/eKYC, Core Banking, document management, and project management systems (e.g., Primavera Unifier). · Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to write clear BRDs/FSDs, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria. · Ability to work independently as the lead Product Owner for a product stream and make outcome-driven decisions. · Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Nice to Have (Preferred): · Mortgage/retail lending domain expertise (eligibility, credit policy, collateral/valuation, disbursement, and servicing). · Experience with workflow/BPM engines, API management, and event-driven integrations; familiarity with REST/JSON and interface contracts. · Understanding of security, privacy, and regional regulatory requirements (e.g., data residency, audit trails, consent). · Certifications: PSPO/PSPO II or CSPO, PMP/PRINCE2, or equivalent. Skills Digital Product Ownership Agile/Scrum Methodologies Enterprise Integration Employment Type Full-time