Assistant Vice President, Product Management - Data Transformation

Citco GSGS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in fund services seeks an Assistant Vice President (AVP) in Product Management to drive innovation and product development. This role combines technical acumen with strong product management methodologies, demanding exceptional analytical capabilities and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and a smooth delivery of product initiatives. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in product management is required, along with a relevant degree.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or similar role.
• Exceptional relationship building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate product strategies into detailed user stories and technical requirements.
• Manage and prioritize product backlogs using Jira and Confluence.
• Lead sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical capabilities

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or Economics

Master's degree in Data Analysis or relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheets

Figma

Balsamiq

SQL

Python

Job description

About Citco:

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Economics or related field
• Data Analysis or relevant master's degree is a bonus
• 5+ years of experience in product management or similar role
• Strong understanding of agile/scrum methodologies
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets is a plus
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and API integrations
• Experience with design tools (Figma, Balsamiq)
• Understanding of product development lifecycle
• Experience in financial services industry preferred
• Knowledge of fund administration is a plus
• Exceptional relationship building and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into clear deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
• Demonstrated leadership in driving product initiatives
• Strong presentation and documentation skills
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with AI and automation tools a plus

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Your Role:

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Product Management role offers an opportunity to drive innovation and product development while serving as a crucial bridge between stakeholders, development teams, and product strategy. This role combines technical acumen with strong product management methodologies, requiring exceptional analytical capabilities and outstanding stakeholder management skills.

The core objectives of this role are to support product strategy execution, lead agile development processes, and ensure effective communication between all parties involved in product development. You will play a vital role in translating high-level product vision into actionable development tasks while maintaining strong relationships across global teams.

You will be an Individual Contributor, working closely with Product Managers and development teams to drive product initiatives from conception to delivery. Your role involves breaking down complex requirements into clear user stories, managing product backlogs, and ensuring smooth delivery through agile methodologies. You will create and maintain high-quality documentation and presentations for stakeholders while facilitating effective communication between product, development, and business teams.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across global locations, lead sprint planning and execution, and ensure product delivery aligns with organizational standards and success metrics. Your technical understanding will be crucial in bridging communication gaps and driving efficient product development cycles.

Responsibilities

1. Product Development
   • Translate product strategies into detailed user stories and technical requirements
   • Manage and prioritize product backlogs using Jira and Confluence
   • Lead sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives
   • Conduct market research and competitive analysis
   • Create and maintain technical documentation
   • Utilize design tools like Figma or Balsamiq for product mockups
   • Utilize AI tools for efficiency and automation in product development
2. Strategic Planning
   • Support development of comprehensive business cases
   • Conduct gap analysis and current state assessments
   • Contribute to product roadmap development
   • Identify process improvement opportunities
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to define success metrics
3. Project Management
   • Lead agile ceremonies and sprint activities
   • Manage cross-functional team coordination
   • Track and report project progress using Smartsheets or similar
   • Ensure timely delivery of product features
   • Facilitate effective communication between teams
4. Technical Integration
   • Solid understanding of technical requirements
   • Collaborate with development teams on solution design
   • Support testing and quality assurance processes
   • Contribute to technical documentation
   • Familiarity with AI integration concepts
5. Stakeholder Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
   • Facilitate communication between business and technical teams
   • Present regular status updates to leadership
   • Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations
   • Drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups