Product Manager - Carbon Lifecycle IT Platform

Bayer AG; Calgary; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Product Manager leading the Carbon Lifecycle IT Platform. This role is pivotal in aligning product strategy with sustainability goals, overseeing IT product development from ideation to launch, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance user engagement. You will advocate for user-centered design, integrate analytics for actionable insights, and conduct market research to identify trends. With a commitment to innovation in agricultural sustainability, you will play a crucial role in driving positive environmental impact through technology. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and rewards package

Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture

Career development and global opportunities

Work-life flexibility programs

Employee discounts

Volunteer days

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT product management, preferably in agriculture/sustainability.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data and translate insights into strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development process for the Carbon Lifecycle Platform.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive research in agricultural sustainability.

Skills

IT Product Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

User-Centered Design

Market Research

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Workflow Automation Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Product Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead the Carbon Lifecycle IT Platform, aligning its vision and strategy with Bayer's sustainability goals. This position oversees the end-to-end IT product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring the platform effectively supports regenerative agriculture initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, science, operations, design, marketing, and sales, to gather requirements, prioritize features, and align with business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include advocating for user-centered IT design principles to create intuitive workflows that enhance user engagement and simplify data management. You will also integrate robust analytics for actionable insights, conduct market research to identify trends and challenges, define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, and develop training materials to support user adoption and maximize the platform's effectiveness. Join us in driving innovation in agricultural sustainability!

About Our Team:

We are a small and collaborative team working together to build a great software product. Our team combines a mix of product management, user research, UX/UI design, product marketing, and software development expertise. We support and encourage each other, feeding off our individual inspirations and goals, and enabling each other to grow professionally and to contribute to our common success.

This is a permanent, Canada home-based position.

What you will do:

• Strategic Vision: Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the Carbon Lifecycle Platform that aligns with Bayer's eco-systems micro enterprise’s goals and market needs.
• Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring that the platform effectively supports regenerative agriculture initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, science, operations, design, marketing, and sales to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• User Experience: Advocate for user-centered design principles to create intuitive and efficient workflows that simplify data management and enhance user engagement.
• Analytics and Reporting: Integrate robust analytics capabilities into the platform to provide actionable insights for users, enabling data-driven decision-making in regenerative agriculture programs.
• Market Research: Conduct market analysis and competitive research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges in the agricultural sustainability landscape.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the platform and inform ongoing improvements.
• Training and Support: Develop training materials and support resources for users to maximize the platform's effectiveness and adoption.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5/+ years of experience in IT product management, preferably in agriculture/sustainability projects.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing software products or platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive environmental impact through innovative solutions.
• Project Management experience, ideally working in scrum/agile methodologies.
• It’s an asset to have a strong understanding of regenerative agriculture practices and greenhouse gas protocols.
• Experience with workflow automation and data management tools is a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

This posting will be available for application until at least May 7, 2025.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

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