Product Manager

IBM; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Product Manager for its Master Data Management team. The role involves driving strategy, development, and delivery of next-generation solutions. The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree and over 5 years of experience in software product management, user research, and agile methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence data management solutions with innovative technologies including AI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software product management experience with a data-informed approach.
• 5+ years of experience conducting user research for improved workflows.
• 5+ years of agile product delivery experience.
• 5+ years working with data-oriented technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the product roadmap and align product strategy with business goals.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements and conduct market research.
• Prioritize features and manage the product backlog.
• Oversee product releases and ensure customer satisfaction post-launch.
• Monitor industry trends to drive product innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for customer-centric experiences.
• Advocate for best practices in data quality.
• Stay informed on developments in AI and data management technologies.

Skills

Software product management

User research

Agile product delivery

Data-oriented technologies

Communicating across domains

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Introduction

Join the IBM Master Data Management (MDM) team as we drive the next evolution of our solution: IBM Match 360. This cutting-edge, machine learning-powered platform delivers master data management and entity resolution at scale, helping organizations build accurate, flexible views of critical operational data—such as customers, organizations, patients, and accounts—and how those entities relate to one another.

IBM Match 360 powers data-driven decision-making across industries, supporting essential applications like patient/doctor portals, insurance claims systems, citizen data repositories, and financial services. Trusted by some of the world’s largest companies and organizations, IBM’s MDM solutions provide the foundation for reliable, consistent, and actionable data.

Launched on SaaS in Q2 2025 and backed by an ambitious roadmap—including ML-assisted stewardship, cross-product capabilities, and the integration of Generative AI—this is your opportunity to help shape the future of IBM’s master data strategy.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Product Manager for IBM MDM, you will drive the strategy, development, and delivery of our next-generation solutions. You will translate business needs into actionable product requirements, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure the success of MDM products across IBM’s portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision: Define the product roadmap, identify market opportunities, and align product strategy with IBM’s broader business goals.
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand needs, conduct market research, and translate findings into detailed product requirements.
• Product Development: Prioritize features, manage the product backlog, and collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Product Launch & Lifecycle Management: Oversee product releases, ensure smooth go-to-market execution, and maintain strong customer satisfaction post-launch.
• Market & Competitive Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to drive continuous product innovation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and design teams to deliver cohesive, customer-centric experiences.
• Data Quality & Governance: Advocate for best practices in data quality and governance, critical to the success of MDM initiatives.
• Technology Awareness: Stay informed on developments in AI, foundation models, and data management technologies to continuously enhance our product capabilities.
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of software product management experience, with a data-informed approach to prioritization and decision-making.
• 5+ years of experience conducting user research and optimizing workflows for improved user experiences.
• 5+ years of agile product delivery experience, including writing user stories, managing backlogs, and performing user acceptance testing (UAT).
• 5+ years working with data-oriented technologies (e.g., data integration, governance, data quality, marketplaces), with an understanding of AI and foundational models.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across technical and business domains, with strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Technical background in IBM or similar vendors' data solutions, including but not limited to databases/lakehouses, data integration and governance tools, MDM platforms, data science, and AI software.