25 Oct
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Sobeys
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Calgary
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team We currently have a full time prospect for a
Mobile Platform Specialist / Product Owner.
This role can be based out of any of our offices located in Mississauga, ON; Halifax, NS; Calgary, AB. Job Summary
We are seeking a Mobile Platform Specialist / Product Owner to support the ongoing development, optimization and operation of our customer-facing mobile applications. This role sits at the intersection of product, technology, customer experience and business operations, helping translate business and customer needs into high-quality mobile experiences. The successful candidate will work across multiple retail banners operating on a shared mobile platform and will partner closely with Engineering, UX/UI, Marketing, Loyalty, Analytics, Operations and other business stakeholders. This is a hands-on product role requiring someone who can move comfortably between strategic priorities and day-to-day delivery - from defining requirements and prioritizing the backlog to supporting releases, analyzing customer feedback and identifying opportunities to continuously improve the mobile experience. Key Responsibilities
Product & Platform Ownership
Support product ownership across customer-facing mobile applications operating on a shared mobile platform. Maintain, refine and prioritize the product backlog based on customer needs, business priorities, technical requirements and platform strategy. Translate business requirements and customer needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria and functional requirements. Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. Partner with Product,
Engineering and UX/UI teams to evaluate solutions and make informed scope and prioritization decisions. Identify opportunities to leverage shared platform capabilities while supporting banner-specific business requirements. Mobile Delivery & Release Management
Coordinate with Engineering, QA and business stakeholders throughout the mobile development and release lifecycle. Support feature validation, regression testing, release readiness and post-release monitoring. Identify, investigate and help prioritize production defects, usability issues and performance concerns. Coordinate issue resolution across technical and business teams and communicate impacts and status to stakeholders. Support iOS and Android application releases and ensure adherence to relevant App Store and Google Play requirements and best practices. Customer Experience & Analytics
Use analytics, customer feedback, app ratings/reviews and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. Define and monitor KPIs associated with mobile features, engagement, adoption, stability and customer experience. Identify trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations and backlog opportunities. Partner with analytics teams to improve measurement and understanding of customer journeys within the mobile experience. Support experimentation, testing and continuous optimization of mobile experiences. App Store & Customer Feedback Management
Support the ongoing management and optimization of App Store and Google Play listings. Coordinate release notes, store metadata, screenshots, promotional content and other store assets with appropriate stakeholders. Monitor app ratings, reviews and customer sentiment to identify recurring issues and opportunities. Ensure customer feedback is appropriately categorized, communicated and incorporated into product decisions. Support initiatives designed to improve app discoverability, adoption and engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a key connection point between business stakeholders and mobile technology teams. Partner with Engineering, UX/UI, Marketing, Loyalty, Analytics, Customer Care, Operations and other teams to deliver mobile initiatives. Facilitate conversations between technical and non-technical stakeholders and communicate requirements, dependencies, risks and decisions clearly. Coordinate requirements and priorities across multiple retail banners and stakeholder groups. Present recommendations, product updates and insights to stakeholders and leadership as required. Vendor & Partner Management
Work with external technology and service partners supporting the mobile ecosystem. Help define vendor requirements, workflows, deliverables and success measures. Monitor vendor performance and service value. Support vendor evaluations and provide recommendations based on capability, performance, cost and business value. Product Strategy & Continuous Improvement
Conduct competitive and market research to identify emerging mobile retail capabilities, customer expectations and industry trends. Identify opportunities to improve engagement, retention, loyal
📌 Mobile Platform Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Calgary