Manager, Product Strategy II

Moneris Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Total rewards program

Career development

Job summary

Moneris is seeking a Product Strategy Manager to support the growth of the Distribution Partnerships portfolio in a hybrid Toronto-based role. You will work across product, sales, marketing, operations, finance, legal, risk, and technology to shape strategies, identify opportunities, and develop data-driven recommendations to strengthen Moneris' position in payments and commerce.

You will collaborate with business leaders to assess market trends, competitive dynamics, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing product, portfolio, or commercialization strategies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience commercializing products and strategic initiatives, including product positioning, pricing, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, and commercialization strategy.
• Experience conducting market research, developing business cases and financial models, identifying growth opportunities and risks, and presenting strategic recommendations to executive audiences.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the Distribution Partnerships portfolio, driving growth and improving portfolio performance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and insights across payments and commerce ecosystem.
• Develop business cases, financial models, executive presentations, and recommendations to support investment decisions and portfolio planning.
• Collaborate with product, technology, sales, marketing, finance, operations, legal, and risk teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
• Support pricing analysis, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, and performance measurement for commercialization efforts.
• Build governance frameworks, metrics, and reporting to enable strategic decision-making and portfolio management.
• Gather feedback from partners, clients, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Assist onboarding, lifecycle management, APIs, self-service capabilities, and ecosystem enablement for partner/developer experience.
• Represent Moneris at industry events, conferences, and partner engagements as needed.

Skills

Product strategy

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in business or related field

Tools

APIs

Developer ecosystems

Job description

Your Moneris Career - The OpportunityAs the Product Strategy Manager, you will use research, analysis, and industry insights to support the growth and evolution of Moneris' Distribution Partnerships portfolio.You will collaborate with business leaders to identify strategic opportunities, assess market trends, evaluate competitive dynamics, and develop data-driven recommendations that influence portfolio direction.Working across product, sales, marketing, operations, finance, legal, risk, and technology teams, you will help shape strategies that strengthen Moneris' position within the payments and commerce ecosystem while supporting exceptional partner and developer experiences.Location: You will be based in our Toronto office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.Reporting Relationship : You will report to the Director, Product - Distribution Partnerships .Posting Type: Replacement .Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000.Total compensation may also include variable or discretionary incentive components, including but not limited to bonuses and commissions. Individual job offers are determined by various factors, including experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.Your Moneris Career - What you'll doStrategy Development and Execution: Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the Distribution Partnerships portfolio, identifying opportunities to drive growth, strengthen partner relationships, and improve portfolio performance.Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analyses, and industry assessments to identify emerging trends, market opportunities, risks, and competitive insights across the payments and commerce ecosystem.Business Cases and Strategic Recommendations: Develop business cases, financial models, executive presentations, and recommendations to support investment decisions, portfolio planning, and growth strategies.Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with leaders across product, technology, sales, marketing, finance, operations, legal, and risk teams to align strategic initiatives with business objectives and support successful execution.Commercialization and Go-to-Market Strategy: Support commercialization initiatives through pricing analysis, market assessments, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, and performance measurement.Portfolio Governance and Performance Management: Develop frameworks, metrics, governance processes, and reporting mechanisms that support strategic decision-making and portfolio management.Voice of the Customer and Partner: Gather and assess feedback from partners, clients, internal stakeholders, and industry participants to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.Partner and Developer Experience: Support initiatives that enhance partner and developer experiences, including onboarding, lifecycle management, APIs, self-service capabilities, operational tooling, and ecosystem enablement.Industry Engagement and Team Development: Provide guidance to analysts and represent Moneris at industry events, conferences, strategic meetings, and partner engagements as needed.Your Moneris Career - What you bringRequired skills and experience5+ years of experience developing and executing product, portfolio, or commercialization strategies within payments, financial services, fintech, technology, consulting, or a related industry.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.Experience commercializing products and strategic initiatives, including product positioning, pricing, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, and commercialization strategy.Experience conducting market research, developing business cases and financial models, identifying growth opportunities and risks, and presenting strategic recommendations to executive audiences.Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple teams.Experience that would set you apartExperience working with software platforms, payment facilitators (PayFacs), independent sales organizations (ISOs), developer ecosystems, strategic partnerships, or embedded commerce solutions.Familiarity with APIs, developer ecosystems, and platform-based business models.Experience working with partner onboarding, partner management, or partner lifecycle management platforms.Bilingualism is considered an asset.Your Moneris Career - What you getAt Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeed—personally and professionally. As part of our team, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career.Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA) .Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan .Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace .Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives .Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs .Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts .Find out more about the work perks and benefits you get as a Moneris employee at Moneris.com/careers# LI-Hybrid#TECH-INDNote: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.AI Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to screen, select, and assess applications. All AI outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team.We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.