Product Owner – CyberSecurity (MS Access Data Management)

Job Posting Title: Product Owner – CyberSecurity (MS Access Data Management)

Location: Halifax, NS (100% remote; however, candidates should be in Eastern or Central time zones)

candidates with 7+ years of experience

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master / Product Owner to join our cybersecurity team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and guide the development of critical security products, combining the task management expertise of a Scrum Master with the strategic vision of a Product Owner. Your focus will be on enhancing our cybersecurity posture through effective product development and management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sprint Planning and Management: Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure clarity and productivity among the team.
• Backlog Management: Prioritize and maintain the product backlog, focusing on critical cybersecurity enhancements and ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between cybersecurity teams and other stakeholders, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and address cybersecurity risks associated with product development.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the scrum process and the product's impact on the cybersecurity posture.

Performance Indicators:

• Sprint Success Rate: Measured by the percentage of sprints successfully meeting planned objectives.
• Backlog Health: Regular assessment of backlog items to ensure they are relevant, prioritized, and estimated accurately.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Measured through regular feedback loops with project stakeholders.
• Risk Mitigation Effectiveness: Frequency and impact of cybersecurity risks before and after mitigation efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master/Product Owner within the cybersecurity domain.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Product Owner (CPO) or equivalent certifications.