%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EWe are seeking a results-driven Product Owner with CIAM domain expertise to lead the development and evolution of our customer identity platform. This role is critical in shaping secure, user-centric digital experiences for millions of customers. The ideal candidate combines strong identity management knowledge, a product mindset, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across business, technical, and compliance teams.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIn this role, you will%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EProduct Ownership %26amp; Vision%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul 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class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3ETranslate business requirements into epics, features, and user stories%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3ECIAM Expertise%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EWork closely with architects and engineers to design secure, scalable CIAM solutions (OAuth2, OIDC, SSO, MFA, identity federation, etc.)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EEnsure CIAM solutions meet regulatory, privacy, and security standards.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EStakeholder Collaboration%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EServe as the liaison between business units, developers, compliance, and UX teams%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3ELead grooming sessions, sprint planning, and product demos%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3ECommunicate effectively with executive stakeholders and translate technical topics into business value%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3ECustomer-Centric Focus%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EAdvocate for frictionless and secure digital identity journeys%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EAnalyze customer feedback and usage data to continuously improve CIAM features%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EEnsure accessibility, inclusivity, and usability of CIAM experiences across channels (web, mobile, APIs)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you’ll need to succeed (required skills)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3E5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in technology, with at least 2+ years focused on CIAM, IAM, or security domains%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3ESolid understanding of CIAM concepts and technologies (e.g., FIDO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, MFA, identity verification)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EExperience with identity platforms such as Ping Identity or custom IAM solutions%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EStrong communication and interpersonal skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli 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New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EFamiliarity with Zero Trust architecture and customer authentication patterns (e.g., step-up auth, adaptive MFA)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EProduct certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) is a plus%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EComfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing conflicting priorities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3EPassionate about digital identity and the evolving landscape of customer trust and security%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;%22 lang=%22EN-CA%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking arrangements%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office at Toronto, ON.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3ENote: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E