Lead Product Manager, Dealertrack

AutoTrader.ca; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in digital automotive solutions is seeking a Lead Product Manager in Toronto to drive strategic product development across FinTech solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of product management experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include defining product strategy, mentoring a team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The company offers a range of benefits including annual bonuses and wellness programs.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance program

Weekly virtual wellness events

Regular internal training programs

Annual bonus structure

3% CPP matching

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience, including 2–3 years in a lead capacity.
• Proven success in defining and scaling digital products in FinTech or AutoTech.
• Strong understanding of financial products and digital lending workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own product strategy, roadmap, and execution plans.
• Identify market opportunities and shape product initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of product managers.

Skills

Product management experience

Communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands –AutoTrader.ca,AutoSync,Dealertrack Canada and CMS– help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.

As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.

This role will be within the Dealertrack Canada team, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually.

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Opportunity

We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to drive strategic product development across our FinTech data solutions. In this role, you’ll lead a team of product managers to develop and execute a bold product roadmap, balancing user needs, business objectives, and regulatory considerations in a highly dynamic market.

This is a high‑impact, leadership role that requires deep product strategy experience, outstanding cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong grasp of FinTech, lending ecosystems, or automotive digital services. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the complexities of transaction flows, regulatory requirements and the integration of risk solutions into financial products.

What You’ll Do

• Own a major suite of products and define the overall strategy, roadmap, and execution plans.
• Define and evolve the multi‑year product vision and strategy by translating ambiguous business opportunities into clear product strategies; drive alignment across business, customer, and technology perspectives.
• Identify market opportunities and shape product initiatives that accelerate growth, user adoption, and revenue.
• Champion innovation by staying ahead of FinTech, lending, and automotive trends, emerging technologies, and user behavior.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing team of product managers/owners.
• Foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, data‑driven decision‑making, and user‑first thinking.
• Establish best practices for product discovery, delivery, and lifecycle management.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Legal, and Risk/Compliance to ensure product delivery meets customer expectations and business needs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align product strategy with corporate objectives and represent your product area in executive‑level forums, building buy‑in and confidence across leadership and external partners.
• Prioritize initiatives across multiple business units or customer segments.
• Deeply understand the customer journey—whether consumer, dealer, or lender—and use insights to drive frictionless experiences.
• Lead efforts in user research, testing, and analytics to validate product decisions.
• Own and report on product KPIs and OKRs; continuously iterate to drive measurable outcomes.
• Manage complex product portfolios and balance short‑term delivery with long‑term strategic bets.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations and industry standards.
• Share best practices across the PM community and contribute to the culture of innovation and ownership.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of product management experience, including 2–3 years in a lead or managerial capacity, including ownership of complex product suites.
• Proven success in defining and scaling digital products in FinTech, AutoTech, SaaS, or lending environments.
• Strong understanding of financial products, digital lending workflows, or vehicle financing.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams in agile environments.
• Ability to balance strategy with hands‑on execution, navigating complex technical and business trade‑offs.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong data‑driven decision‑making.

Additional Assets

• Experience in the Canadian financial services or automotive ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles.
• Previous experience with compliance‑heavy or regulated environments.
• Background in building platforms and APIs.

What’s in it for you

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Benefits from Day 1

• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Weekly virtual wellness events
• Regular internal training programs
• Annual bonus structure
• 3% CPP matching

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.