Product Manager, Platform Services

Kinaxis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Product Manager for Platform Services to drive supply chain orchestration and integration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, over 5 years of relevant product management experience, and a strong background in supply chains and API management. This position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible vacations

Well-being programs

Mentorship opportunities

Fitness classes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in supply chain or logistics technology.
• Proficiency in designing data pipelines and real-time data streaming.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision for orchestration and integration services.
• Develop and refine the product roadmap for integration services across ERP, WMS, TMS, OMS, and supplier systems.
• Drive the development of APIs and EDI connectors for real-time supply chain orchestration.

Skills

Product management experience

Supply chain knowledge

API management

Software engineering background

Data pipeline design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Kong

Azure API Management

MuleSoft

Kafka

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About Kinaxis

Elevate your career by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, driven by passionate people committed to continuous improvement. We prioritize your career growth and professional development because People matter at Kinaxis.

Founded in 1984 as a small team of three engineers, we have grown into a global organization with over 2000 employees and a new headquarters in Kanata North, Ottawa. As one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are proud to work with our customers and employees to solve major supply chain challenges.

At Kinaxis, we power the world’s supply chains to conserve resources and enrich human experiences. As a leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we serve over 40,000 users across more than 100 countries. We are expanding our team to continue innovating and supporting our customers.

Location

Our offices are in Ottawa or Toronto (hybrid), or you can work remotely from anywhere in Canada.

About The Team

Supply chain orchestration is crucial for organizations aiming to benefit people, the planet, and profitability. Our product management team collaborates with global business and IT leaders to leverage supply chain data for competitive advantage and improved organizational outcomes.

We seek a strategic, technically skilled Product Manager to lead development and evolution of our platform services for orchestration and integration within the supply chain domain.

Reporting to the VP of Platform Innovation & Product Management, this role involves enabling seamless data and process integration across logistics, procurement, inventory, and fulfillment systems—driving automation, visibility, and agility across the entire supply chain.

What you will do

1. Define and execute the product vision for orchestration and integration services supporting supply chain operations.
2. Develop and refine the product roadmap for integration services across ERP, WMS, TMS, OMS, and supplier systems.
3. Drive the development of APIs, EDI connectors, event-driven workflows, and data pipelines for real-time supply chain orchestration.
4. Enable seamless integration with third-party logistics providers, suppliers, and marketplaces.
5. Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GS1, EDI, ISO), data privacy, and security regulations.
6. Create and manage roadmaps for API gateway, ESB, AI Gateway.
7. Collaborate with engineering, supply chain leaders, and external partners to understand needs and pain points.
8. Stay current with trends like control towers, digital twins, and AI-driven orchestration.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in supply chain or logistics technology.
• Experience with supply chain control towers, digital supply chain platforms, or IoT integration.
• Knowledge of global trade compliance, logistics networks, and supplier collaboration platforms.
• Background in software engineering or systems architecture.
• Experience with API gateways and management platforms (e.g., Kong, Apigee, MuleSoft, Azure API Management).
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, and event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of integrating AI/ML models into supply chain workflows.
• Proficiency in designing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and real-time data streaming.
• Familiarity with ESB platforms such as MuleSoft, Kafka, IBM Integration Bus.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, API gateways, and full API lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of ERP, WMS, TMS, OMS, and their integration patterns.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business value and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Role-Specific Skills & Experience

• Experience reducing manual integration efforts and onboarding time for partners.
• Experience increasing automation and visibility across supply chain processes.
• Track record of improving system reliability, real-time data availability, and operational efficiency.

Work With Impact: Our platform directly impacts global supply chains—stocked store shelves, available medications, and more.

Work with Fortune 500 brands like Lockheed Martin, Yamaha, P&G, Honda, and others.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis includes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, sustainability commitments, and community involvement.

Our perks include flexible vacations, work options, well-being programs, fitness classes, mentorship, recognition, and hackathons.

We welcome all candidates and provide accommodations upon request. If needed, contact us at [e-mail] for accessibility support.

Kinaxis uses AI tools in initial candidate screening, but final hiring decisions are made by our human team.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management

Industries: Software Development