Head of Product (Director)

Innovasea; Bedford; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovasea is seeking a Director of Product to lead the strategy and roadmap across its aquaculture technology portfolio. The role partners with sales, marketing, architecture, software, and engineering to guide requirements from concept to launch, aligning with business goals and customer needs.

The position supports a cross‑border, hybrid work model, with travel to key events and customer sites. Candidates should bring ten-plus years in product leadership spanning hardware, software, and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of product management experience.
• Experience driving product development through discovery, roadmap planning, development, launch, and post-launch iteration.
• 10+ years leading product organizations responsible for both hardware and software products, including cloud/SaaS platforms, connected devices, and data-driven solutions.
• Experience building or transforming Product Management organizations, including team design, governance, roadmap management, and portfolio prioritization.
• Demonstrated success leading complex multi-disciplinary product portfolios that span engineering, software, operations, and commercialization functions
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, engineering, and software development teams.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international events in the US and Europe as required.

Responsibilities

• Has successfully led both hardware and software product organizations.
• Can define and implement a product operating model and organizational structure.
• Has experience managing a portfolio of products across different maturities and technologies.
• Can mentor a team of Product Managers/Product Owners.
• Brings a clear vision for product strategy, lifecycle management, roadmap governance, and prioritization.
• Coordinate with Marketing to drive go-to-market strategies, supporting collateral, and product training materials for new product releases.

Skills

Product leadership

Hardware products

Software products

Cloud/SaaS

Portfolio management

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Roadmap governance

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Innovasea | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to building a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking. We design the world’s most technologically advanced aquatic solutions for fish farming and fish tracking, built to withstand the toughest conditions. By partnering closely with our customers, we develop complete, end-to-end solutions that address their most pressing challenges, improve the sustainability of fish farming, and help us better understand and preserve our ocean and freshwater ecosystems.

When you join Innovasea, you become part of a team of more than 200 employees united by our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation, and stewardship. Together, we are relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow through science, technology, and innovation. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports healthier aquatic ecosystems and a more sustainable future—for generations to come. Today. Tomorrow. For life.

About the role

As Director of Product, you will lead the product strategy and roadmap for Innovasea’s aquaculture technology portfolio, translating customer needs, market opportunities, and technical capabilities into products that improve fish health, operational efficiency, and production outcomes.

Innovasea is seeking a full-time Director of Product to work with a cross-functional team of sales, marketers, architects, software developers, and engineers. In this role, you will guide and direct our digital strategy, define and prioritize product roadmaps, and guide new requirements from concept to launch. This position can be based in Bedford, NS or remote EST/ATL Canada; Boston, MA or remote EST USA; or Bergen, Norway.

Note remote Eastern USA or CANADA candidates need to be able to travel to Bedford NS or Boston MA once a month.

Reporting to the Vice President of Aquaculture Technology, the Director of Product will combine leadership, technical judgment, and communication skills to lead, plan and coordinate product activities to ensure delivery goals are met. The role will foster strong collaboration across company divisions and functions, creating a positive team environment built on clear communication and shared accountability.

What you’ll be doing

• Has successfully led both hardware and software product organizations.
• Can define and implement a product operating model and organizational structure.
• Has experience managing a portfolio of products across different maturities and technologies.
• Can mentor a team of Product Managers/Product Owners.
• Brings a clear vision for product strategy, lifecycle management, roadmap governance, and prioritization.
• Coordinate with Marketing to drive go-to-market strategies, supporting collateral, and product training materials for new product releases.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of product management experience.
• Experience driving product development through discovery, roadmap planning, development, launch, and post-launch iteration.
• 10+ years leading product organizations responsible for both hardware and software products, including cloud/SaaS platforms, connected devices, and data-driven solutions.
• Experience building or transforming Product Management organizations, including team design, governance, roadmap management, and portfolio prioritization.
• Demonstrated success leading complex multi-disciplinary product portfolios that span engineering, software, operations, and commercialization functions
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, engineering, and software development teams.
• Ability to travel to domestic and international events in the US and Europe as required.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing business-to-business internet products and technologies.
• Technical experience with integrated hardware and software products and technologies.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Understanding of the ecosystem of services and products supporting the aquaculture industry.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds and experiences can do their best work. We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage people from groups that have been historically underrepresented in our organization, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.