Product Manager (Intermediate) 9162-2815

Dheya; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Product Manager to lead product planning and execution. This hybrid role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product vision, prioritize customer needs, and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with business goals. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will shape the future of digital services and enhance customer experiences. If you're passionate about product management and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Collaborating with engineering teams for quick delivery and optimal resource use.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Roadmap Planning

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Communication Skills

Market Research

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Skills Required :

• Product Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Roadmap Planning
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Communication Skills
• Market Research
• Data Analysis

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 product alignment with the company's overall strategy and goals
• Deep understanding of customer experience:
• Identifying and filling product gaps
• Generating new ideas to grow market share
• Improving customer experience
• Driving growth
• Creating buy-in for the product vision internally and with external partners
• Developing product pricing and positioning strategies
• Translating product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Prioritizing activities based on business and customer impact
• Collaborating with engineering teams for quick delivery and optimal resource use
• Managing product launches with PR, executives, and team members
• Evaluating promotional plans for consistency and effectiveness
• Acting as a product evangelist to build awareness
• Visiting customers to gather feedback on products and services

General Skills:

• Experience delivering MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and justifications
• Experience assessing partnerships and licensing opportunities with external parties
• Experience managing beta and pilot programs, understanding the competitive landscape
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage priorities, and maintain client relationships

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core skills and experience - 40%

• 5+ 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 product development
• Skills 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 product vision and strategy through discovery work
• 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 sessions, and updates

Public Sector Experience - 5%

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

Must Have:

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

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