Senior Associate Product Manager - Contractor

Appnovation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Product Manager to lead innovative digital solutions. In this dynamic role, you will conduct requirement elicitation, manage Agile product processes, and foster relationships with clients and stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in product management and Agile methodologies to create impactful strategies that drive business outcomes. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences and embracing emerging technology trends. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or business analysis.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirement elicitation through interviews and workshops.
• Lead Agile product management activities including backlog grooming.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Aptitude

Customer-Centric Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Miro

Job description

Toronto

About us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

We create standout digital experiences by collaborating with brands to understand the individual challenges and goals for every initiative. Focusing on our clients’ customers, we effectively combine empathy, evidence and real-world insight so that solutions are derived from truth and meaning. Appnovation is an award-winning team dedicated to inspiring possibilities.

Strategy is integral to everything we do, bringing human insight, business acumen, customer engagement, and product expertise together to deliver positive outcomes for our clients’ businesses.

We believe that every solution should solve a human problem. Our Strategy department is made up of a talented mix of strategists, marketers, data experts, product managers, and change management consultants who help our clients gain a competitive advantage through exceptional experiences and business solutions that are rooted in human truth. We consistently collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and client stakeholders to ensure each solution has clear direction and is anchored to a common way forward.

YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Requirement Elicitation: Conduct interviews, workshops, document analysis, and brainstorming sessions to accurately capture client requirements.
• Agile Product Management: Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, estimations, and story creation within an Agile environment, translating requirements into detailed Epics and Stories.
• Documentation Excellence: Produce professional, client-facing documentation with meticulous version control.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication between diverse teams (strategy, creative, business, technical) and stakeholders at all levels within client organizations (executives, IT, marketing, client service).
• Workshop Facilitation & Presentation: Lead workshops and deliver compelling presentations to clients and internal teams.
• Iterative Development & Demos: Deliver demo development work for stakeholders in each iterative development or sprint cycle, ensuring alignment with the project vision and strategic direction.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in a tech environment.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Miro.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with a variety of technology systems and environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Technical aptitude and a passion for technology.
• Ability to write clear and concise product requirement documents.
• A customer-centric mindset and a drive for innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Management, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in product management and/or business analysis.
• Experience with creating Product roadmaps, designing product strategy, product life cycle management.
• Strong attention to clear and concise communication.

Nice To Haves:

• Agency/consultancy experience is an asset.
• Certification in product management, product ownership, business analysis and/or scrum management.
• Experience in organizing and presenting complex information in simple visual models.
• Technical background and/or training in web development, web design, programming, etc.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrates excellence in client service and thought leadership, with a proactive and dynamic approach.
• Champion of exceptional user experience design within project teams.
• Passionate about staying current with emerging technology trends and continuously enhancing domain knowledge through professional development.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.