Product Manager 9160-0215

Dheya; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Product Manager with over a decade of experience in IT and digital services. This hybrid role emphasizes leadership in product planning and execution, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer needs. The successful candidate will drive product vision, collaborate with engineering teams, and manage stakeholder engagement. With a focus on Agile methodologies and strong communication skills, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence product success and enhance customer experience. If you're passionate about product management and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services.
• Proven leadership in large-scale digital or IT transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Scrum Master

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

User Experience (UX) Design

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Market Research

Job description

Skills Required :

• Scrum Master
• Product Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Analysis
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research

HM Note: This hybrid contract role requires three (3) days in the office. Candidates' resumes must include their first and last names.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including:
• Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements
• Defining the product vision
• Ensuring the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals
• Deeply understanding customer experience:
• Identify and fill product gaps
• Generate new ideas to grow market share
• Improve customer experience
• Drive growth
• Create buy-in for the product vision internally and with key external partners
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver quickly and efficiently
• Drive product launches, coordinating with PR, executives, and team members
• Evaluate promotional plans for consistency and effective messaging
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Visit customers to gather feedback on products and services

General Skills:

• Experience delivering MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and justifications
• Experience working with external partners on assessments and licensing
• Experience managing beta and pilot programs, understanding the competition
• Strong team player with a track record of meeting deadlines, managing priorities, and client relationships

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core skills and experience - 40%:

• 10+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services
• Proven leadership in large-scale digital or IT transformation projects
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies
• Skilled in building and maintaining product roadmaps aligned with business priorities
• Experience defining and tracking KPIs for product success

Technical skills and experience - 35%:

• Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and user stories
• Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy
• Experience with backlog management, prioritization, and release planning

Communication and documentation skills - 20%:

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience leading demos, roadmapping, and stakeholder updates

Public Sector Experience - 5%:

• Experience with OPS IT projects and architectural governance
• Knowledge of OPS Digital, accessibility, and cybersecurity standards

Must Have:

• 10+ years of strong Business Analysis experience with Scrum Master expertise
• Hands-on stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills

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