Senior Product Manager

Cynet systems Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a qualified individual to oversee product management and lifecycle processes. The role requires expertise in application technology architecture, experience with N-Tier environments, and hands-on knowledge of various development frameworks. You will support product functionality and enhance the customer experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of N-Tier environments and Client/Unix platforms.
• Experience developing and managing plans for medium to large projects.
• Experience managing end-to-end product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support strategies for product management and maintain product life cycle processes.
• Document user guides with visual aids for governance model roles.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of web servers and application servers

Familiarity with tools such as Ansible and Kubernetes/OpenShift

Client relationship management experience

Tools

VMware

Java/J2EE

AngularJS

Python

Node.js

SQL

APIs

microservices

container technologies

Job description

Job Description

Requirement/Must Have

• Knowledge and understanding of application and technology architecture definition and integration needs related to shared infrastructure and middleware.
• Experience and knowledge in providing logical technology analysis at functional level.
• Experience with platform services, APIs, and databases.
• Knowledge of the design and architecture of cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of development frameworks and technologies.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of products and services.

Experience

• Experience in planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and analyzing large transactional middleware platforms with distributed computing.
• Strong working and architecture knowledge of N-Tier environments, Client and Unix platforms, cloud computing, and networking.
• Experience in managing end-to-end product lifecycle from requirement gathering to product retirement.
• Experience in documenting and presenting product roadmaps, requirements, backlog, functional description, and user guides.
• Experience working with implementation teams to build and roll out products.
• Experience providing support to CRMs and operations staff.
• Experience developing and managing plans for medium to large projects, including resource management, RAID management, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide input to strategies for product management and maintain end-to-end product life cycle processes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Document user guides including visual aids for various roles within the governance model.
• Provide timely system support for internal users on product functionality.
• Guide and create processes for support and maintenance of related services.
• Guide and create processes for onboarding of new teams and client portfolios.
• Responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements.
• Define the product vision and ensure it supports overall company strategy and goals.
• Identify and fill product gaps, generate new ideas, and improve customer experience.
• Drive growth and create buy-in for the product vision internally and externally.
• 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 with client relationship teams, executives, and product management team members.
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.
• Represent the team by engaging with users to solicit feedback on products and services.

Should Have

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and server virtualization.
• Experience with application development frameworks including Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, AngularJS, Python, Node.js, HTML, JavaScript, C++, SQL, API, microservices, and container technologies.
• Technology vision and architectural leadership.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture gating processes.
• Knowledge of service-oriented and container/component-based architecture and design.
• Knowledge of corporate information architecture strategy, policies, plans, current and emerging IT architecture principles, methodologies, mechanisms, and techniques.

Skills

• Knowledge of web servers and application servers.
• Familiarity with tools such as Ansible and Kubernetes/OpenShift container platform.
• Knowledge of application hosting service models, licenses, and platform evergreen strategies.
• Knowledge of gateways, APIs, and managed file transfer systems.
• Knowledge of integration protocols such as SOAP, REST, and GraphQL.
• Experience delivering PRDs with prioritized features and justification.
• Experience working with external parties to assess COTS product compatibility.
• Experience running beta and pilot programs with early-stage software products and services.
• Strong teamwork skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Client relationship management experience.