Full-Time

Product Owner

Digital Workforce Solutions

Posted on 11/5/2024

Arc'teryx Equipment

Arc'teryx Equipment

1,001-5,000 employees

Premium outdoor apparel and gear provider

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

CA$91k - CA$114kAnnually

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid position based in North Vancouver, BC.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
SCRUM
Requirements
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Information Technology, Business or a related field
  • You have 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager/Product Owner, with experience working on a complex, large scale system implementation
  • Experience with workforce management systems, ideally retail, would be considered a differentiator
  • You have proven experience integrating $2-5M projects working with external vendors and developing complex system integrations
  • You are familiar with retail technology and have experience with implementing these
  • You have demonstrated success working in an agile methodology
  • You have exceptional leadership capabilities with a demonstrated experience building high-performing teams
  • You have excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to explain, articulate, and document concepts, frameworks and requirements
  • You have strong organization and prioritization skills while managing multiple, competing priorities
  • Work cross functionally with all other departments involved to drive a common business design and data consistency
  • You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
  • You are able to travel (domestically and internationally) as required
  • Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
  • You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
Responsibilities
  • Working closely with the Project Manager and Product Manager to define the strategy and roadmap for the workforce management and task & comms platform roll outs
  • Developing and reviewing project briefs and plans with internal and external stakeholders and presenting project initiatives to the Product Manager
  • Preparing project estimates and determine the resources (expertise, time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete projects with the highest level of success
  • Close collaboration with cross functional teams (both technical and non-technical) to deliver high quality product features, ensuring that the tools we implement are not just functional but user friendly and tested with our retail teams
  • Ensure alignment across assigned project(s) and efficient escalation and removal of project impediments
  • Responsible for tracking and reporting project status to the Leadership/Project Steering Committee
  • Develop a deep understanding of business needs to transform use cases, business requirements and acceptance criteria into clear and actionable user stories for agile development
  • Ownership of the product scope and backlog, responsible for prioritizing and managing the scope of work of wider team
  • Ensure that all documentation is met and aligned upon, and identifying and sequencing the activities needed to successfully deliver the project
  • Ensure business is clear on all project reporting impact from current state while highlighting future state capabilities and maintaining business continuity
  • Executing projects according to approved project plans using Agile principles and values and scrum methodology (team scrums, daily standups, PI planning)
  • Ensure proper risk management by documenting all risks and employing an effective mitigation strategies
  • Preparing and coordinating system changes for release, organize product demo sessions to gather feedback from the stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement
  • Post implementation support: monitoring and addressing post-go live issues to ensure continuous improvement of the system
  • Collaborate with technical teams to configure the system according to business requirements and ensure seamless integration with existing tools and platforms (e.g. task and comms platform)
  • Validate system performance, conduct user acceptance testing, and address any issues or discrepancies

Arc'teryx produces high-quality outdoor apparel and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Their products are designed with advanced materials and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring they perform well in extreme conditions. Unlike many competitors, Arc'teryx focuses on technical excellence and direct-to-consumer sales, allowing them to maintain a strong connection with their customers. The company aims to provide durable and reliable gear for adventure enthusiasts while fostering community engagement through initiatives that connect diverse groups with outdoor activities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1989

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sustainable material innovations align with growing environmental consciousness.
  • AI-driven personalization can enhance customer experience and product recommendations.
  • Collaborative collections expand reach and create brand buzz.

What critics are saying

  • High-priced items like $5,000 e-Pants may alienate core customers.
  • Expansion into new retail locations could strain resources and operations.
  • Increased competition from collaborations may dilute brand identity.

What makes Arc'teryx Equipment unique

  • Arc'teryx excels in high-performance gear for extreme outdoor conditions.
  • The brand is known for meticulous design and advanced material use.
  • Arc'teryx's direct-to-consumer model enhances customer engagement and brand loyalty.

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