Product Manager

Global Drain Technologies; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager to manage the full product lifecycle. This involves collaborating with R&D, engineering, and marketing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in a related role within the mechanical or construction industries, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Group insurance health benefits

Profit sharing plan

RRSP contribution

Personal/sick paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience in a product-related role.
• Experience in mechanical, plumbing or commercial construction industries.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of products.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams.
• Develop and manage guide specifications.
• Build strong customer relationships.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Global Drain Technologies is a leading manufacturer of engineered drainage systems for the food and beverage industry, industrial facilities, and urban landscape projects. We’re proud to be the recipient of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Emerging Award, Global Drain Technologies is carving its path as a future leader in Manitoba manufacturing.

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in leading product strategy, development and go-to-market execution. The ideal candidate for this new position has proven experience in a product-related role, preferably in the mechanical, plumbing, drainage systems building materials, and product or service solutions delivered to the commercial construction industries.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of new and existing products from initial concept, market intelligence and research, through development, launch, and post launch optimization.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, production, sales and marketing to deliver products that align with Global Drain Technologies’ strategic plan.
• Develop a strong understanding of our products, representing Global Drain Technologies at customer meetings, trade shows and industry events.
• Participate in client on-site support and installation method optimization.
• Develop and manage guide specifications, project specification development, etc.
• Collaborate closely with product marketing teams on the optimization of product position and product journey.
• Build strong customer relationships to develop a deep understanding of their challenges and requirements.
• Understand the market and customer by utilizing research, data, feedback, and trend analysis to deliver relevant and competitive products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for FoodSafe Drains and product line.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders and upper management.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product performance and implement data-driven improvements.
• Coordinate with the marketing and sales team to develop go-to-market strategies and support product launch campaigns.
• Provide technical product training to sales and marketing teams.
  
  

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years proven experience in a product-related role (product manager, implementation specialist, product owner) ideally in the mechanical, plumbing, drainage systems building materials, and product or service solutions delivered to the commercial construction industries.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or six sigma methodologies.
• Strong Analytical skills to make informed product decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work cross-functionally with other departments such as engineering, sales, marketing and production.
• Entrepreneurial drive and ability to achieve goals in an innovative environment.
  
  

WHY JOIN GDT?

Choosing to work at Global Drain Technologies means you will be part of a high performing team of engaged specialists, motivated in expanding their potential in a rewarding culture. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth and development opportunities, group insurance health benefits, profit sharing plan, RRSP contribution, personal/sick paid time off, flexible work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Global Drain Technologies is committed to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

GDT thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.