Product Manager - IWMS Expert

Nakisa; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakisa, a leader in enterprise business solutions, seeks a Product Manager for its Real-Estate Software portfolio. Ideal candidates have a strong background in commercial real estate and excellent communication skills. Join them to manage product lifecycles and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate / IWMS.
• Ability to work with enterprise software solutions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements.
• Support pre-sales efforts by demonstrating product capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Technical Aptitude

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Technology, or related fields

Job description

Nakisa stands as a global leader in enterprise business solutions, specializing in Human Resources, Financial Management, and Real Estate. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, forward-thinking, and robust software solutions that propel business strategies forward. Trusted by numerous Fortune 1000 companies, our top-of-the-line solutions have consistently excelled in the market, underscoring our commitment to providing our clients with unparalleled experience.

Our team represents a rich tapestry of cultural and religious backgrounds, making diversity our greatest asset. Unified by our values of Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility, we foster an environment where unity and teamwork are our core strengths. At Nakisa, we continuously strive to ensure that these values guide our actions at every level.

As a company, we are in a phase of dynamic growth and prosperity, offering ample opportunities for those who join us on this journey to develop and thrive alongside us. If you are seeking a workplace where your contributions are valued and where you can actively participate in our pursuit of excellence, Nakisa welcomes you with open arms.

We're recognized as one of the best Canadian employers, having been named one of Montreal's top employers, as well as one of Canada's best employers for recent graduates.

Our people and our culture are the key to our success. If you're looking for a workplace that embraces a hybrid work model, values your contributions, and encourages active participation in our pursuit of excellence, Nakisa warmly invites you to join us.

About the Role

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have a background in Commercial Real Estate and a passion for technology and product management? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a SAAS software company with a cutting-edge product for commercial real estate management (CRE). We're seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join us as a Product Manager for our Real-Estate Software product portfolio.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Commercial Real Estate, Lease Management, and / or Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS). A strong technical affinity, ease with software usage, excellent communication and presentation skillset, and a curiosity for learning new products are crucial for successfully managing the responsibilities of this role.

Your expertise in commercial real estate will be invaluable in developing effective and user-friendly products in collaboration with our UX design and engineering teams. You will also be responsible for helping customers fully understand, enable and appreciate the value of our Real Estate products by crafting and presenting compelling demonstrations.

As a member of the Product team, you will report to the Director of Product – IWMS. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining product alignment across the company by closely collaborating with internal stakeholders, guiding best practices, and ensuring our offerings stay aligned with market trends, customer needs, and competitive pressures.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Success : Manage the product lifecycle and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and the product outcome against defined company and product portfolio objectives.
• Leverage customer insights , stakeholder feedback, and market trends to shape the direction of IWMS / Real-Estate product portfolio ensuring alignment with the broader product strategy.
• Drive the evolution of the product vision through a differentiated, KPI-driven approach.
• Develop and Promote Best Practices : Share insights on market trends, best practices, and competitors in the Real Estate and IWMS domains.
• Subject Matter Expert : Act as the internal and external champion for Real Estate products and become the go to person for knowledge and expertise for your product.
• Customer Engagement : Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements, collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction, building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support Customer Onboarding : Assist the implementation, go live, and customer onboarding process by serving as a domain expert.
• Pre-Sales and RFP / RFI Support : Support pre-sales efforts by demonstrating product capabilities and providing technical inputs during RFP / RFI processes.
• Product Marketing Collaboration : Support product marketing initiatives by participating in webinars, events, blogs, and whitepapers to promote Nakisa's IWMS / Real Estate product portfolio and product capabilities.

Qualifications

• Educational Background : Bachelor's degree in, Finance, Business, Accounting, Technology, or related fields.
• Experience : Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the commercial real estate / IWMS fields, particularly in roles such as portfolio management or other relevant positions
• Technical Aptitude : Ability to understand and work with enterprise software solutions, particularly within IT / ERP environments.
• Agility and Proactiveness : Demonstrated ability to innovate and thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills : Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Product management of enterprise software solutions.
• Professional Designation : Any real estate-related certification or designation. Accounting experience.
• Solution Expertise : Experience with commercial real estate / lease management solutions and familiarity with IT / ERP development environments.
• Enterprise Software Experience : Demonstrated experience working with enterprise software solutions, particularly in real estate or related domains.
• Basic AI Fluency : Awareness of AI applications and usage in the industry and ability to interact with AI tools.

We are excited to see how you can contribute to Nakisa's continued success and innovation. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take on new challenges, we invite you to apply for this role. At Nakisa, we believe in fostering a supportive and engaging work environment where every team member can thrive and grow. Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of enterprise business solutions.

We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you better.