Director of Product

KIMARU Talent; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy for tech startups seeks a strategic leader to drive product development within their client's market intelligence platform. This role involves overseeing the product lifecycle, collaborating across teams, and advocating for innovative solutions based on customer needs. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in product leadership, especially within SaaS environments, alongside excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of market analytics. The position is based in Canada, focusing on building impactful product experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in product leadership roles in fast-growing companies, ideally in SaaS or data-driven businesses.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling product lines.
• Deep understanding of market intelligence and web analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for new product lines, driving vision and execution.
• Work cross-functionally to conceptualize new products.
• Engage regularly with customers to gather feedback and track trends.

Skills

Transforming complex data sets into actionable products

Proven product leadership

Strong cross-functional leadership skills

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

About KIMARU Talent:

Founded in 2020, KIMARU Talent partners with VCs, founders, and executives to recruit top‑tier talent for gaming studios and tech startups.

“KIMARU” is a Japanese verb meaning “to decide (a victory),” which reflects our belief that every great hire moves a company closer to its next win.

We believe that business growth starts with great people. With deep expertise in startup recruitment, we’re proud to support our clients in making critical hiring decisions as they scale.

As a key strategic leader reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will be responsible for building and growing new product offerings within our client’s industry‑leading market intelligence platform. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the strategy for new products such as Web Insights, Audience Insights, and Purchase Insights, ensuring these innovations address customer needs and drive business growth. You will oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation through to execution, collaborating closely with design, engineering, and other cross‑functional teams to deliver engaging, insightful, and scalable product experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the roadmap for our client’s new product lines, driving the vision, product strategy, and execution through all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Work cross‑functionally with design, engineering, and data teams to conceptualize and prototype new data‑driven insights and products.
• Advocate for new products internally with leadership and externally with global stakeholders, aligning the vision with company objectives.
• Engage regularly with customers and industry experts to gather feedback, track market trends, and maintain competitive intelligence.

Experience We Want to See:

• Experience transforming complex data sets into actionable, insightful products that meet market demands.
• Proven track record in product leadership roles within fast‑growing companies, ideally in SaaS, market intelligence, or data‑driven businesses.
• Success in leading teams to launch and scale new product lines, with a strong emphasis on data‑driven product development.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple product initiatives and navigate complex decision‑making processes.
• A deep understanding of market intelligence, web analytics, audience behavior, and purchase data is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders and inspire cross‑functional teams.