Product Manager 9357-2012

Foilcon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the product lifecycle from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and exceptional communication skills. This role requires collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver user-centric products that meet rigorous standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience owning product vision and strategy.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile environments.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements.
• Leading dynamic, cross-functional teams for product delivery.

Skills

Product Management

Leadership

Agile Methodology

Communication

Project Management

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.

Description

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and ensuring that the product supports the company's goals.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Product Management - 50%

• Extensive experience developing and owning product vision, strategy, and roadmap for complex IT systems.
• Experience leading dynamic, cross-functional teams in achieving common objectives through continuous design and delivery of user-centric products.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Proven success in managing all aspects of the product development lifecycle from inception to launch.
• Strong knowledge and experience with project management methodologies, principles, and processes.
• Extensive experience with Agile methodology and managing product scope, budget, and timelines.
• Experience translating product vision into epics and user stories and managing the product backlog.
• Experience in assessing and analyzing customer needs, market trends, and build vs. buy decisions.
• Proven leadership and collaboration with design, UX, engineering teams, and other internal and external partners.

Technical Experience - 20%

• Curious mindset with an innovative engineering approach, able to understand complex technical concepts of the product.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams, diving into technical details, and leading technical discussions.
• Extensive experience with modern technology stacks and integration with legacy systems.
• Experience managing complex privacy, policy, and security requirements throughout product design and delivery.
• Experience delivering products that meet standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.1 AAA (or WCAG 2.0 AA as the minimum in Ontario).

Communication - 30%

• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Extensive experience working with a large and complex group of stakeholders.
• Clear communication skills, able to convey ideas effectively to teams and stakeholders.

Must Haves

• Strong understanding of SDLC from inception to launch.
• Experience working in an agile environment, defining user stories, and managing work with tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA.
• Experience with AI or integrating AI features into products.
• Strong planning and communication skills.