Adastra is seeking a Data Product Owner with experience building data products from the ground up.

This role will be accountable for how data products are developed and delivered, with a primary focus on supporting critical business and operational data domains.

This includes ensuring end-to-end data pipelines are developed in a scalable, repeatable, and well-governed manner.

Initially, this role will focus on collaborating with cross-functional data professionals to migrate data from legacy environments into the organization''s centralized enterprise data platform.

Given the emphasis on data modernization and migration, additional high-priority data domains may also fall within the scope of this role.

This leader will partner closely with stakeholders across Data & Analytics and key business functions throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in data, solid technical depth, excellent product and project management skills, outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities, and a passion for delivering tangible results in a dynamic environment.

This Data Product Owner will connect strategic priorities and business requirements with an interdisciplinary team of data specialists, including data engineers, architects, and analysts, to prioritize and execute key deliverables.

Primary Location: Across Canada or USAWork Model: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status: NewRESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with stakeholders to shape the Data & Analytics vision and roadmap and steer a cross-functional data team in delivering data products that support analytics and business intelligence

Become the subject matter expert for a key business domain and its integration with the organization''s central data platform

Support strategic thinking on prioritizing data migration efforts from legacy environments into the enterprise data platform

Serve as a steward of critical operational and business data assets, maximizing their value to support business outcomes

Work in an Agile setting, continuously reviewing business needs, prioritizing and maintaining the backlog, refining roadmaps, planning sprints, and identifying opportunities and risks

Provide hands-on leadership by facilitating design sessions and driving decision-making while balancing short-term benefits with long-term strategic objectives





Support the cross-functional pod in clarifying requirements and features, including definitions of done (DoD) and acceptance criteria

Partner with engineering leaders to balance the delivery of business-driven features with foundational platform capabilities that drive scalability and resiliency

Build a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and high performance.

Assign tasks based on team members'' skills, strengths, and development goals

Advocate for the highest standards of technical and operational excellence, ensuring scalable, repeatable, and well-governed solutionsQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCEBachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field8+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Delivery Lead, or Team Lead capacity5+ years of experience leading the development of data products, cloud data platforms, data lakes, or data warehouses

Proven track record of delivering impactful products that enable business and stakeholder use cases

Strong experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms

Strong attention to detail, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetABOUT ADASTRAAdastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale.

With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world's most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance,



and deep technical expertise.

From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services.

The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.WHAT WE OFFEROpportunity for advancement and career progression

Competitive compensation Successful referral program

The opportunity to work with one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies

Satisfaction of working for a reputable companyA flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplaceEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIn our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.

In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.

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