Product Manager&Scrum Master

Pathcore; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous vacation and time off policies

Health and dental benefits

Remote work allowance

Professional development budget

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Pathcore is hiring a remote Product Manager to bridge strategic vision with Agile execution. You will own the product roadmap, define market requirements, and facilitate Scrum processes with a small development team.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of product management experience in SaaS, with a proven ability to launch successful products. Pathcore offers a competitive salary, generous vacation, and a collaborative culture that values learning and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product management experience, preferably in B2B/B2C SaaS.
• Certified Scrum Master or equivalent experience with 2+ years of Scrum facilitation.
• Strong comfort with analytics tools and translating insights into product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals.
• Conduct user research, market analysis, and synthesize findings into product requirements.
• Lead Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and other Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Product management experience (B2B/B2C SaaS)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Data-driven mindset

Excellent communication

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Technical literacy

Tools

Analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude, Google Analytics)

Job description

Pathcore is a remote‑first biotech company specializing in whole slide digital pathology image management and workflow. We develop advanced enterprise software used throughout the life sciences market to manage pathology data and support cancer informatics. We are passionate about developing software that makes a difference.

Overview

We are looking for a versatile Product Manager who can bridge strategic product vision with day‑to‑day Agile execution. In this remote role you will own the product roadmap, define market‑driven requirements, and support the development team in delivering high‑quality features/releases on schedule. You will act both as the voice of the customer (Product Manager) and as the facilitator of the Scrum process (Scrum Master) for a small but mighty development team, championing continuous improvement, transparency, and alignment across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management (≈50% of time)

• Vision & Strategy – Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals, market trends, and user needs.
• Roadmap Planning – Build and maintain a prioritized product roadmap; translate high‑level objectives into actionable epics and features.
• Customer Insight – Conduct user research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking; synthesize findings into product requirements.
• Backlog Ownership – Write clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria; continuously refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with founders, leadership team, and Engineering to align expectations, gather feedback, and coordinate releases.
• Metrics & Success – Define KPIs, build and develop dashboards; monitor performance post‑release and iterate based on data.

Scrum Mastership (≈50% of time)

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies – Lead Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Review, and Retrospective meetings; ensure they stay focused and time‑boxed.
• Remove Impediments – Proactively identify and resolve blockers that hinder the team’s progress, escalating when necessary.
• Team Coaching – Support the development team in Agile principles, self‑organization, and continuous improvement practices.
• Process Optimization – Track metrics and drive experiments (e.g., Definition of Done refinements, Kanban flow tweaks) to improve delivery predictability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Product Expertise: 3–5 years of product management experience (B2B/B2C SaaS preferred). Proven ability to launch successful products from concept to market.
• Agile Mastery: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent experience; 2+ years of hands‑on Scrum facilitation. Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS).
• Analytical Ability: Strong data‑driven mindset; comfortable using analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude, Google Analytics) and translating insights into product decisions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; adept at storytelling to executives, engineers, and customers alike.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated success working with cross‑functional teams, negotiating priorities, and building consensus.
• Technical Literacy: Familiarity with software development lifecycles, APIs, and UI/UX concepts; able to converse fluently with engineering.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience with OKRs or similar goal‑setting frameworks.
• Background in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) where compliance impacts product decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous integration (CI/CD) and DevOps practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous vacation and time off policies
• Health and dental benefits
• Remote work allowance
• Professional development budget (certifications, conferences)
• Flexible work schedule while being fully remote
• Collaborative culture that values autonomy, learning, and impact