Senior Product Manager

Purolator Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Manager in Mississauga to lead the development and management of service offerings within our core transportation portfolio and specialized verticals.

You will own the product strategy, collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Sales, and drive revenue growth while enhancing the customer experience. Reporting to the Senior Manager Vertical Strategy, you will translate strategy into actionable requirements, monitor performance, and mentor junior team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or similar role.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience mentoring junior resources or co-op students is an asset.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Transportation and/or supply chain industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development & execution of product or portfolio strategy aligned with goals, market trends, and customer requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitors’ offerings to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Lead collaboration with Operations, Customer Care, Marketing, and Sales to define requirements and prioritize projects.
• Build relationships with cross-functional partners, including senior stakeholders.
• Own product performance monitoring from volume and revenue perspectives and define KPIs.
• Develop business cases and bring new features to market; translate strategy into execution through requirements and success metrics.
• Collaborate on go-to-market strategies with Marketing and Communications.
• Conduct post-launch assessments and implement continuous improvements.
• Make informed decisions in ambiguous and complex situations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

Mentoring/coaching

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/economics or related field

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen?

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role plays a critical role in developing and managing service offerings within our core transportation portfolio as well as specialized products within Purolator's Key Verticals; Retail/eCommerce, Industrial, Technology and Healthcare. A Senior Product Manager operates with a high degree of ownership, leading complex product initiatives and contributing to product strategy development. This role focuses on designing and improving service offerings, optimizing the customer experience, and driving revenue and volume growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Lead the development & execution of product or portfolio strategy aligned with organization goals, market trends, and customer requirements. Identify service gaps, market opportunities, and areas for innovation
• Insights: Stay updated on industry trends and competitors’ offerings to identify areas for differentiation and improvement. Understand and communicate market and customer trends that impact the product portfolio and generate business insights aligned with corporate strategy
• Product Development: Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations, Customer Care, Marketing, and Sales to identify opportunities, define requirements, create business cases, and prioritize projects
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with cross-functional partners to align on strategy, priorities, and business objectives, including engagement with senior stakeholders
• Metrics & Analytics: Own product performance monitoring from a volume and revenue standpoint, define project KPIs, and measure performance to identify improvement opportunities

Job Duties

• Lead the development of a product strategy and roadmap with short-, mid-, and long-term views aligned with Purolator’s business goals and industry challenges
• Serve as subject matter expert and owner of assigned product portfolio(s)
• Leverage data assets to identify insights and monitor portfolio performance
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives to drive revenue growth, customer experience, and volume
• Develop business cases and bring new features and enhancements to market
• Translate strategy into execution through business requirements and success metrics
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on go-to-market strategies
• Conduct post-launch assessments and implement continuous improvements
• Make informed decisions in ambiguous and complex situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in product management or similar role
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience mentoring junior resources or co-op students is an asset
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Transportation and/or supply chain industry experience is an asset

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 530 - CorporateWorking Conditions: Office Environment
Reports to: Senior Manager Vertical Strategy
Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
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Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com .