Director of Product

Harris; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada seeks an experienced product management professional to drive product strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to align product initiatives with executive priorities. This full-time role offers an opportunity to engage with customers and lead innovative product opportunities that deliver real value.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in product management or product leadership roles, preferably in enterprise software or utilities.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams through change.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with customer engagement, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategy.
• Data-driven mindset with experience defining and tracking KPIs for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product management group and establish clear ownership accountability.
• Translate executive vision into actionable product goals.
• Research and champion new product opportunities based on market trends.
• Build strong relationships with key customers to understand their needs.
• Implement processes and metrics to assess product health across teams.
• Work closely with R&D, Sales Support, and Professional Services.

Skills

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Fundraising

Media Relations

Constant Contact

Strategic Planning

Social Media Management

Team Management

Public Speaking

Wordpress

Writing Skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Alignment: Manage the product management group and establish clear ownership accountability and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Strategic Execution: Translate executive vision into actionable product goals track and report progress toward milestones and ensure visibility across stakeholders.
• Product Direction: Research and champion new product opportunities both strategic and tactical based on market trends customer feedback and technology shifts.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with key customers and partners to deeply understand their needs and ensure our roadmap delivers real value.
• Measurement & Reporting: Implement processes and metrics to assess progress performance and product health across teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D Sales Support and Professional Services to align priorities and ensure consistent delivery.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in product management or product leadership roles (preferably in enterprise software or utilities sector).
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams through organizational change and growth.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with customer engagement competitive analysis and go-to-market strategy.
• Data-driven mindset with experience defining and tracking KPIs for product success.

Success in this Role Meansh3>

Product teams are accountable aligned and outcome-focused.

Executive priorities are clearly translated into product deliverables.

Customers see NorthStar as a responsive innovative partner.

The organization has visibility into progress and impact of product initiatives.

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Media Relations
• Constant Contact
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media Management
• Team Management
• Public Speaking
• Wordpress
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1