Product & Project Manager

WithBureau; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and product management firm in Vancouver seeks a Product & Project Manager to lead the New Product Development process. This role demands expertise in managing product lifecycles, coordinating teams, and ensuring supplier performance. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering, Business, or Architecture. The position offers a competitive salary along with a hybrid work model, paid time off, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

15 days of paid vacation

5 paid sick days

Birthday off

Up to 5 additional unpaid PTO days

Health and wellness spending account

TELUS Employee Assistance Program

Ability to work remotely 4 weeks/year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Project Manager for physical products.
• Proven track record of owning a product development process from concept to commercialization.
• Experience with office furniture or similar technical products.

Responsibilities

• Act as the process manager of New Products ensuring efficient project progression.
• Manage day-to-day team tasks and project timelines effectively.
• Oversee supplier performance and align production schedules with internal timelines.

Skills

Project management

Data management

Supplier liaison

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Architecture

Project Management Certification (PMP/CAPM)

Job description

About Bureau

We design future-forward workspaces that flex with your business. From high-quality booths to modular furniture systems, we believe the workspace should evolve with teams and ideas. As we scale globally, we need a strategic product leader who can translate vision into execution and ensure our product portfolio remains differentiated, scalable, and high-performing.

Role Overview

The Product & Project Manager (PPM) is the manager of all product information, market intelligence, and development lifecycles at Bureau. This dual-function role is responsible for managing product information systems and informing strategy, while simultaneously driving the operational execution of the New Product Development (NPD) process. The PPM ensures project timelines are met, resources are optimized, and suppliers are performing to standard. You ensure the company has the right data to make decisions and the operational rigor to bring those decisions to market on time and on budget. As we work with hybrid model (3 days in office), only applicants who live in Vancouver, BC will be considered for this role. Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Product Development (NPD) & Process Ownership

• Act as the process manager of New Products ensuring projects move through stage-gates efficiently.
• Create and maintain master project schedules, defining critical paths for product launches.
• Manage day-to-day team tasks and project timelines, ensuring all stakeholders (Team coordination, Design, Engineering, Marketing) stay on track.
• Track team bandwidth and allocate resources effectively to prevent bottlenecks in the development cycle.

2. Supplier Liaison & Performance

• Act as a bridge between the internal Design/Product team and external manufacturing partners/suppliers supporting the design Director and Head of Product.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance regarding quality, lead times, and adherence to technical specifications.
• Align supplier production schedules with internal GTM (Go-to-Market) timelines.

3. Product Information & Asset Management (PIM & AIR)

• Own, structure, and maintain all product information across Bureau’s product portfolio.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of all product data within the company PIM/ERP and Asset Manager (AIR).
• Develop and enforce product data standards, naming conventions, and version-control practices.

4. Portfolio Analysis & Market Insights

• Conduct competitive price benchmarking and feature analysis.
• Build and maintain dashboards tracking sales metrics by product type and geography to inform roadmap decisions.
• Identify underperforming variants and recommend data-driven actions to Leadership.

5. Knowledge Management & Internal Enablement

• Build and manage the Bureau Product Knowledge Hub (P-Hub) to centralize issues, solutions, and product FAQs.
• Lead the implementation of the Knowledge Hub company-wide, ensuring Sales and Operations have "one source of truth."

6. Go-to-Market (GTM) Coordination & Documentation

• Align launch timelines, messaging, and readiness materials across Compliance, Marketing, and Sales.
• Coordinate the development of technical sheets, installation manuals, and specification sheets.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional ability to manage complex timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• High proficiency in information management and data structure.
• Able to simplify complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders (Sales to Supply Chain).
• Comfort working with large datasets to drive strategic product decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Project Manager for physical products.
• Proven track record of owning a product development process from concept to commercialization.
• Experience with office furniture, acoustic products, architectural systems, or similar technical interior products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Architecture. A Diploma or Certification in Project Management (PMP/CAPM) or an MBA is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Bureau believes in rewarding their team with not just competitive pay, but a workplace that supports balance, growth, and wellbeing.

This role comes with a base salary in the range of $85,000-$115,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 15 days of paid vacation to recharge and explore
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in our Vancouver office).
• 5 paid sick days to rest when you need it
• Your birthday off - because you deserve to celebrate
• Up to 5 additional unpaid PTO days per year for extra flexibility
• Access to the TELUS Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to work remotely for 4 weeks per year, for greater work-life balance
• A health and wellness spending account
• An amazing corporate culture in a fast-growing company that’s disrupting the industry

The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. We believe in pay equity, fairness, and transparency.

Why Join Us

• Be part of shaping the workspace revolution globally.
• Work with a passionate, values aligned, mission-driven team.
• Influence product strategy with real impact, you’ll move fast, make visible marks, and help scale a category-defining brand.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth

Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications are treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your personal information will be used solely for the purpose of the hiring process and will not be shared or circulated without your consent.