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TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

TRC is a global consulting firm providing environmentally advanced and technology-powered solutions for the oil and gas, power and infrastructure industries. TRC has over 7,300 employees in over 150 offices globally, including Canada, China, India and the UK.

As a Technical Product Owner at TRC Companies, you will use and develop your skills to create and launch products that enhance our reach and impact within the utility sector. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. Collaborating closely with the entire product management team, you will use your technical and business knowledge of utility processes and energy efficiency to ensure that the product creates value for its customers and users, as well as for the company. Working closely with the Product Manager and Product Owners, the Technical Product Owner will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and ensuring that technical solutions align with business objectives. The Technical Product Owner needs to have a blend of analytical skills, business acumen, ability to communicate with all the relevant stakeholders, and a deep understanding of IT, digital and AI technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a background in the utility industry, demonstrate exceptional technical skills, have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and possess extensive knowledge of agile methodologies, specifically Scrum. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both offshore and onshore teams. The role will involve translating business needs into actionable development tasks, ensuring seamless collaboration across time zones, and facilitating the successful delivery of technology solutions.

• Collaborate closely with Product team and stakeholders to create and prioritize a product backlog that aligns with the product vision and goals. Continuously refine the backlog based on feedback and changing business needs and combine your understanding of business needs and technical requirements to create User Stories for development of TRC’s proprietary software product.
• Align with near and long-term product roadmaps and expand understanding of the product vision across the development teams.
• Conduct detailed analysis of business processes and workflows to determine areas for enhancement and improvement.
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements and features for the development teams.
• Working with the Product Team, validate the needs of the business end-users and use this information to draft user stories and obtain sign-off and alignment from business teams.
• Define acceptance criteria based on the specifics of the Epics and User Stories and establish test scenarios and collaborate with business and Product Team to ensure alignment and agreement.
• Verify proper test coverage of the user stories within a sprint with the QA team.
• Ensuring that the product backlog items are clearly defined, well understood, contain detailed Acceptance Criteria that meet a Definition of Ready, and are properly estimated by the development team.
• Work with cross-functional team to create and drive successful implementation of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the product, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all product requirement-related technical inquiries and decisions.
• Facilitate communication between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment and understanding.
• Assist in the development of training materials and user guides for the product.
• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure successful adoption of the product.
• Work with leadership and other team members to continuously improve our Agile Scrum and overall software delivery practices.
• Stay informed about trends in the utility industry and advancements in energy efficiency to contribute to future product features and offerings.
• Champion Agile and Scrum best practices across teams.
• Serve as a Scrum leader, ensuring development teams adhere to Agile principles and ceremonies.
• Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth sprint execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology / Systems, Computer Science, or a relevant field with 3+ years of technical project/program/analyst experience. 8+ years of technical project/program/analyst experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• 6 - 10 years proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile Product Development environment using Scrum methodologies.
• Experience leading teams in building custom software solutions.
• Strong technical background enabling you to provide credible leadership to development teams and accurately evaluate complex project risks and issues.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and the ability to tackle complex product challenges and find effective solutions.
• A solid understanding of how websites, web applications, APIs, databases, and the cloud function at a high level.
• Familiarity with SQL, REST APIs, and integration technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and foster collaboration and communication across diverse teams both onshore and offshore.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and articulate product vision and decisions.
• Effective planning and time management skills with a track record of following through on commitments and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make informed choices that balance customer needs, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Must have experience with Agile and Scrum, and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, SharePoint, and/or Azure DevOps.
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology / Systems, Computer Science, or a relevant field.
• Previous experience on a mature agile development team in roles such as developer, Project Manager, Scrum Master, QA, etc.
• Certification in relevant industry-specific technologies and/or Scrum/Agile methodologies.
• Specific examples of managing a large, complex product development backlog on a software product development project to successful launch.
• Working knowledge of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Working knowledge of PowerBI is also a plus.

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TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.