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.

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