RQ09160 - Product Manager - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Product Manager to oversee product planning and execution throughout the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of product management experience, excel in Agile delivery, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. This role is critical for driving product launches and enhancing customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services.
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital or IT transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience and improve it.
• Drive product launches and evaluate promotional plans.

Skills

Product management experience

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

About the job RQ09160 - Product Manager - Senior

Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including:
  • Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements
  • Defining the product vision
  • Ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience:
  • Identify and fill product gaps
  • Generate new ideas that grow market share
  • Improve customer experience
  • Drive growth
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time‑to‑market and optimal resources
• Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services

General Skills

• Experience delivering MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification
• Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
• Experience running beta and pilot programs with early‑stage products and samples becoming an expert with respect to the competition
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Core skills and experience - 40%

• 10+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services
• Proven experience leading large‑scale digital or IT transformation projects of delivering user‑centric products in complex environments
• Hands‑on experience with Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development and working with cross‑functional teams
• Skilled in building and maintaining a product roadmap aligned to business priorities
• Experience defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success

Technical skills and experience - 35%

• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories
• Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy conducting discovery work
• Strong experience with backlog management, prioritization techniques, and release planning

Communication and documentation skills - 20%

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from executive sponsors to technical teams
• Experience of leading product demos, roadmapping sessions, and stakeholder updates

Public Sector Experience - 5%

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

Must Have

• 10+ years of Strong BA with Scrum Master Exp.
• Hands‑on experience with stakeholder management, leading projects and communications.