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Job Description - Product Owner Cloud
Product Owner (Telecom Test & Measurement SaaS Platform)
Overview
We are seeking a Product Owner (TPO) to join EXFO’s Agile software development teams working on the Exchange Test & Measurement SaaS platform. This PO will fill a highly technical role driving the execution of EXFO’s key SaaS platform that supports fiber optic network deployment and validation.
Our platform enables field technicians to upload network test results from handheld devices, and provides project administrators with advanced signal analysis, diagnostics and analytics tools.
This role is ideal for a Product Owner who combines strong technical understanding, structured backlog management, and the ability to bridge business intent with engineering execution.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Agile Execution
Act as the Product Owner within an Agile team, owning and maintaining the team backlog.
Translate high-level features and epics into well-defined user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Drive iteration planning, backlog refinement, and sprint execution.
Ensure stories are ready, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.
Participate actively in agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, System Demos).
Technical Leadership & Team Guidance
Provide day-to-day guidance to development teams, helping clarify requirements and technical intent.
Ensure development work aligns with architecture, system constraints, and integration points.
Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on solution design trade-offs.
Maintain a strong focus on incremental delivery, quality, and technical coherence.
Requirements Elicitation & Prioritization
Work closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), business stakeholders, and UX designers to:
Extract and refine requirements
Structure them into actionable backlog items
Prioritize based on business value, risk, and technical dependencies
Balance short-term delivery goals with longer-term product evolution.
Ensure alignment between user experience, business needs, and technical feasibility.
Domain & Product Understanding
Develop a solid understanding of:
Fiber optic network deployment workflows
Field testing processes (e.g., optical power measurement, OTDR)
Data ingestion, analysis pipelines, and SaaS architectures
Advocate for solutions that improve technician efficiency and data reliability, as well as analytical capabilities for administrators.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a Product Owner (or similar role) in a software development environment.
Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support development teams.
Experience translating business and UX requirements into structured, prioritized backlogs.
Strong ability to write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in telecommunications, networking, or fiber optics.
Familiarity with test and measurement systems.
Experience working with data-heavy or analytics-driven platforms.
Key Competencies
Structured thinking: Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable work.
Communication: Clear, concise interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prioritization: Strong judgment in balancing competing demands.
Technical fluency: Comfortable discussing architecture, constraints, and trade-offs.
Leadership without authority: Ability to guide teams and influence outcomes.
What Success Looks Like
Development teams consistently deliver high-quality increments aligned with PI objectives.
Backlog is well-groomed, transparent, and actionable.
Strong alignment between business goals, UX direction, and technical execution.
Improved predictability and velocity of the team.
Stakeholders have confidence in delivery timelines and product direction.
EXFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
