Head of Product, Ownr (Fixed Term)

Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ownr, a RBCx company, is seeking a Head of Product in Toronto. This leadership role involves driving product strategy and leading a team to enhance the business registration platform for Canadian entrepreneurs. The successful candidate will have significant experience in product management and a proven track record in a similar environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and high-performing team environment

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in product management for technology companies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building high-performing teams.
• Proven track record of driving product development directly impacting revenue.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product strategies across multiple business segments.
• Lead a team of product managers through the end-to-end product life cycle.
• Track and analyze metrics to make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Product Development Lifecycle

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration

Job description

Ownr, an RBCx company, is hiring a Head of Product to join our team in Toronto, ON. Ownr is the leading platform for entrepreneurship in Canada. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in developing Ownr's product roadmap and strategic vision as we grow the platform to support even more entrepreneurs and small businesses in the future. Ownr is set to embark on its next growth phase, with the full support of RBC, and the Head of Product will identify and build for new opportunities while supporting and refining our core services of business registration, insurance, and capabilities supporting the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs and small businesses.

About Ownr

At Ownr, we have built the leading business registration platform in Canada and have helped over 200,000 Canadians establish their businesses. We take pride in simplifying what it takes to start a business, and we provide ongoing support that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

As Head of Product, you will lead a team of talented and ambitious product managers. You will guide this team and develop a broad, strategic market expansion strategy. As a critical member of Ownr's senior leadership team, you will collaborate with other leaders and apply your ideas and passion across the business.

What will you do?

As the Head of Product, you will be the driving force behind Ownr's product strategy and ensure the product performs to expectations. Your role will include but not be limited to :

• Product Strategy : Develop and implement product strategies across multiple business segments, including business registration, insurance, financial services integrations, etc.
• Team Leadership : Lead a team of product managers and product designers through the end-to-end product life cycle; this includes market needs, multi-year product vision, strategy and roadmap creation and communication, release planning, requirements gathering, functional specification through to customer enablement and success.
• Team Development : Recruit, develop, lead, and mentor a high-performing product management team, nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation : Participate in budgeting and resourcing decisions with senior leaders to ensure product initiatives align with the needs of the business.
• Analytics and KPIs : Track and analyze metrics in collaboration with Ownr's data analytics and engineering teams, with a solid commitment to data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-functional collaboration : Build cross-functional relationships across all other business units, from engineering to customer success, ensuring that product decisions are made with a fully informed understanding of the business.
• Stakeholder Management : Regularly reporting to executive leadership and other stakeholders, maintaining high accountability standards, and building confidence in Ownr's product strategy.

What will you need to succeed?

• At least 10-12 years of experience in product management for scaling technology companies, with at least 5 years in a product leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience scaling a B2B or B2C SaaS platform business in the SMB space or financial services.
• Proven experience in developing and executing ambitious product roadmaps. A track record of driving significant product development directly impacting revenue growth and customer acquisition.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. Experience in building and nurturing high-performing teams within a scale-up environment.
• Technical Acumen : A clear understanding of software development processes, SaaS product platforms, and emerging technology tools.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Nice to Have

• A passion for entrepreneurship and / or experience working with products and services targeted at the SMB segment.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of Ownr's collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team, where your work is valued and directly impacts the organization's success.
• A strong organizational culture that moves like a startup with the support of a large enterprise. We thrive on the challenge to be our best and work together to help our customers succeed. We care about each other and believe achieving success is a shared goal across the organization.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits.
• Leaders who support your professional development through coaching and managing opportunities.

RBCx

LI-SP

Job Skills

Business Case Design, Critical Thinking, Knowledge Organization, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Development Methodology, Product Manufacturing, Product Services, Product Testing, Results-Oriented, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address :

20 KING ST W : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform :

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type :

Contract (Fixed Term)

Posted Date : 2025-05-21

Application Deadline :

2025-06-13

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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