Product Manager

Clearoute; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company is seeking a Product Manager in York Region, Markham to manage the product backlog and collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality digital products. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Agile methodologies. The position offers flexibility and casual dress, along with professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote work options

Paid time off

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficient with backlog management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, aligning it with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads and developers.
• Define and communicate product roadmaps.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product backlog management

Communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CMS platforms

Job description

About Us

Clearoute Inc. is a professional services company that helps businesses grow through various offerings, including branding, marketing, web development, and consulting. We have been in the industry for over 25 years, establishing ourselves as a trusted growth partner. We pride ourselves on innovative solutions, effective communication, and rigorous planning to ensure our client's requirements are met in a timely and effective manner.

We believe a great business starts with its people. We prioritize our employees' growth and learning, providing them significant exposure to a wide range of industries and allowing them flexibility within their role to focus on what they are passionate about and can be the most successful in.

About You

We are looking for a Product Manager to join our team full-time with a hybrid work arrangement. The Product Manager will be responsible for owning and managing the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and technical feasibility. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Tech Leads, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital products across CMS, e-Commerce, and custom platforms.

To succeed in this role, you must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable balancing business goals with technical realities. You should have strong communication skills, experience working with Agile teams, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring items are clear, prioritized, and aligned with strategic goals
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with Tech Leads and developers to define solutions that balance user needs, business value, and technical feasibility
• Work with Project Managers to align backlog priorities with delivery timelines and resourcing
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and ensure readiness of backlog items for development
• Define and communicate product roadmaps to provide visibility across teams and stakeholders
• Use data and feedback to evaluate product performance and refine backlog priorities.
• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring product decisions enhance usability, scalability, and value delivery

Job Requirements

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize product backlogs
• Experience writing user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria
• Familiarity with CMS and e-Commerce platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, HubSpot)
• Proficiency with backlog management tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar)
• Strong collaboration skills with developers, designers, and business stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven products or personalization systems
• Familiarity with analytics tools for data-driven decision making
• Prior experience in a digital agency or software development environment

What You’ll Get To Do

• Take full ownership of the product backlog and roadmap
• Shape and deliver innovative CMS, e-Commerce, and custom digital solutions
• Work closely with Tech Leads, Project Managers, and stakeholders to bring products from concept to launch
• Influence product direction with data-driven insights and direct client input
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performance team culture

Benefits

• Casual dress, flexible schedule, and remote work options
• Paid time off and professional development support

Experience

• Product Manager: 5+ years (required, with backlog management experience)