Director, Product Management

Vena Solutions; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada is seeking an experienced Product Management leader to drive product strategy and oversee a talented team of product managers. This fully remote role entails engaging with mid-sized to enterprise customers, developing compelling product solutions, and leading strategic initiatives to enhance organizational growth. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of B2B product management experience and a strong understanding of financial planning tools. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and customer engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and total rewards

Education subsidies and professional development

Great health and dental plans

Flexible working culture

Generous leave options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of B2B product management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of team management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple strategic product initiatives.
• Develop relationships with customers for better understanding.
• Manage product lifecycle events.

Skills

B2B product management experience

Team management experience

Understanding of Financial Planning tools

Agile development practices

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools for Product Management

Job description

Do you want to make an impact in changing the landscape of the Financial Planning and Close market, leading the team that is defining the solutions through which our customers can make better business decisions, faster? We are seeking an experienced Product Management leader to join our team and be responsible for the health and growth of our platform. This position will lead a team of seasoned product managers who define our product strategy and roadmap to deliver value for our customers.

This position offers the qualified candidate:

• A growing, fast-paced software business focused on mid-sized to enterprise class organizations
• An environment where you can thrive professionally
• Cutting-edge technology built on an open platform
• Innovative Inspired discovery and development process
• Knowing you are providing meaningful change in the world

The Product Management team is responsible for leading Vena’s strategic product objectives by developing and delivering solutions that delight and inspire our customers and their constituents. You will be expected to be a “holistic product owner” and a team leader:

• Lead product management: Personally and through leadership of top‑note Product Managers, oversee multiple strategic product initiatives. Build deep understanding of our customers through the discovery process, translate insights into detailed product requirements, identify ambiguities, define clear acceptance criteria, prioritize tradeoffs, manage the backlog, and drive development teams to deliver quality products.
• Know the business of your products: Lead the employment and ongoing maturity of agile principals for product and portfolio management. Ensure profitability, manage the investment across the lifecycle of your products, design and build for sales channels, ensure alignment with sales, customer success and services models.
• Be the recognized expert/spokesperson: Lead others with your vision, internally and externally, be the voice of your products in industry and customer conversations.
• Be the entrepreneur: Lead business case analysis development, leverage your deep product and customer knowledge to recommend new product investments and market opportunities.

This position gives you an excellent opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated product management, engineering, and usability design and research professionals in an organization that is highly invested in creating exceptional product experiences.

Candidates for this position must be based North America.

Department: Product Management | Employment Type: Full Time | Location: Canada - Remote (0002) | Workplace Type: Fully remote | Reporting To: Andrew Stanbridge

How You'll Make an Impact

• Understand the state of Vena’s business, its products and opportunities
• Create deep relationships with customers to develop a deep empathy for the challenges of FP&A teams at midsize companies
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Corporate Performance Management industry
• Lead, mentor and support a team of product managers in the planning, execution, and GTM lifecycles
• Develop a deep understanding of the business drivers of your products – profitability, pricing, services mix, sales channels, etc.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and develop talented team members. Ensure the product organization has a 'bench' of flexible and talented individuals
• Be a visible leader throughout the organization, advocate for our customers and the products that are truly meaningful to them
• Inspire your team and help them sharpen their Product Management skills
• Work side‑by‑side with business unit personnel to insure seamless process integration for marketing, sales and support operations and to insure the business is informed of the direction and status of the roadmap
• Establish, refine and communicate through the business and to customers a shared understanding of the portfolio vision and roadmap planning for your products; insure the prioritized backlog aligns to the roadmap plan
• Continuously monitor where your products are in their lifecycle and work holistically across the business to manage lifecycle events (end of life, new product launch, etc.)
• Be accountable for your results and report out to partners and executives on the impact your products and projects are making

We’d Love to See

• Minimum of 5 years of B2B product management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of team management experience
• Ideal candidates have experience with at least one of; Financial Planning tools, accounting software like ERP platforms, or maintain a CPA or CFA designation
• Early adaptor experience with latest AI tools for Product Mgt and Design teams
• Experience in Pragmatic Marketing and Scrum or other Agile development practices, methodologies and tools is preferred
• Can‑do attitude with a demonstrated ability to get things done under minimal supervision and drive results across cross‑functional teams.
• Adept at understanding and curious about new technologies, systems, and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid presentation skills, and proven ability to run effective meetings; comfortable interacting at all levels of an organization
• Not afraid of the details – need to be highly focused mitigating product development risk by ensuring that no rocks go unturned
• Very strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence.
• Bonus points for knowing your way around financial statements

About Vena Solutions

At Vena, we’re reimagining how businesses plan and grow: powered by data, collaboration, and innovation 🌱
Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love (yes, we’re talking about Excel!). Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity.
We're a people led company that leads with our CORE values (Customer Trust, One Team, Respect & Authenticity and Execution Excellence) and are driven by our mission

We’re growing fast, thinking big, and having fun along the way. The future of finance is being built here, and we’d love for you to be part of it 🚀

Why Choose Us

💰 Compensation

We offer competitive and comprehensive total rewards packages that we review yearly to stay ahead of the market! Transparency is key, we keep you in the loop on how we design our comp programs. Build your future with our Employee Stock Option Program, Retirement Savings, Support & 401k Matching Programs.

🎓 Personal Growth & Learning

Level up your skills with Vena! We support your journey with education subsidies, professional development programs, and learning opportunities to help you grow your career and reach your goals. Your future is bright and we’re here to invest in it!

🧘♀️ Health & Wellness

Your well-being = our priority! Great health & dental plans, wellness sessions (virtual & in‑person), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a free Headspace subscription to support your mental health.

🌍 Global Reach

Vena is everywhere you are! With offices in Toronto, London, and Indore, as well as team members across the United States, EMEA and beyond, we're a truly global company. Collaborate with colleagues around the world and bring diverse ideas to life: no passport required!

🌴 Time Off

Recharge with generous leave options - perfect for vacation, wellness, personal time, parental support, volunteering, and more.

🏡 Flexibility

We embrace a flexible culture that supports different ways of working, depending on the role and location. While some of our teams enjoy hybrid arrangements, others thrive in‑office or remotely. With modern workspaces in Toronto, Indore, and London, we offer inspiring environments when you need them - and the freedom to work in ways that work best for you and your team.

✨ AI‑Powered Innovation

At Vena, we don’t just keep up, we're leading the way! 🚀
We empower team members at every level to actively explore AI best practices, identify meaningful opportunities to apply AI in their work, and champion innovative solutions that drive impact.
By fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use, we’re building a future where AI enhances how we work, think, and lead. From automating workflows to enhancing insights, AI is woven into everything we do.

Our Hiring Process

1. Applied
2. Talent Phone Screen
3. Hiring Manager Interview
4. Final Interview
5. Offer
6. Hired

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