Sr Manager, Wireless Product Management & Innovation

Cogeco Connexion; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications provider is seeking a Sr Manager, Wireless Product Management & Innovation in Montreal. This role involves leading a product team, defining roadmaps, and ensuring strategic alignment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product management and a strong background in Agile methodologies. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset. This position operates in a hybrid manner, requiring at least one in-office day per week.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in wireless product management.
• 5+ years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• 3+ years using Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor Product Leads.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define a unified product roadmap.
• Drive strategic initiatives from concept through execution.

Skills

Wireless product management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

User research

Product analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing or related field

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:Regular Job Description : Cogeco is expanding its wireless footprint, with recent growth in Canada and accelerated momentum in the U.S. with Breezeline Mobile. We are seeking a Sr Manager, Wireless Product Management & Innovation (internally titled Chapter Lead) to join our team of innovators and visionaries. Reporting to the Director, Wireless Products, Partnerships & Loss Prevention, you will lead the wireless product management & innovation craft, coaching and mentoring Product Leads across multiple squads while also actively participating as a squad member. You will collaborate with Product Owners and Crew Leads to create a unified product roadmap and drive strategic initiatives from incubation to execution, shaping new concepts and transitioning delivery to squads for implementation and scaling. Your mission is to empower product professionals to build exceptional wireless products that deliver real value to customers and the business. You will serve as a coach and functional leader, ensuring high-quality solutions while actively contributing in squads to align strategy with execution. We’re looking for a servant leader with a user-centric mindset, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex challenges. You excel at framing problems, validating solutions, and guiding teams to communicate a clear and compelling product vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor Product Leads, building a high-performing wireless product chapter
• Work with chapter members to create personalized growth paths, identifying opportunities for skill development and future career progression.
• Lead a learning agenda, organizing workshops, training, and communities of practice to ensure your team has the skills to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
• Establish a strong, collaborative feedback loop with Product Owners to ensure performance and career discussions are informed by both craft expertise and day-to-day delivery.
• Assess chapter capabilities to inform workforce planning, recruitment, and succession strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Crew Leads to define a unified wireless product roadmap aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Drive strategic initiatives from concept and incubation through execution, ensuring smooth transition to squads for delivery.
• Serve as a central point of contact for strategic and roadmap alignment.
• Support the development and launch of new wireless products and services, including business case analysis and early-stage planning.
• Transition approved initiatives into delivery teams, ensuring proper structure, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• Partner with Sales, Training, and Enablement teams to design programs that drive adoption, capability building, and cultural transformation.
• Champion product advocacy and alignment across the organization to enhance engagement and customer focus.
• Establish governance frameworks for wireless products and services to optimize cost, maximize value, and maintain operational efficiency.

Academic Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing or a related field.

Work Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in wireless product management, vendor management, and related role with launching new wireless operators and/or services
• 5+ years of proven experience in a leadership, mentorship, or coaching role, with a formal management experience is required
• 3+ years of experience with Agile methodologies to drive product development, ensuring iterative delivery and continuous improvement.

Specific Competencies

• Bilingual (English/French) an asset - with ability to operate effectively across diverse environments (remote, field, office) including travel to Montreal, Burlington and Quincy. Hybrid role requires minimum one in-office day per week.
• Expertise in modern product management methodologies, including product discovery, design thinking, and lean principles.
• Skilled in defining and prioritizing product initiatives to deliver maximum value.
• Conducts user research via surveys, interviews, and usability testing to validate product concepts and uncover actionable insights.
• Proficient with product analytics platforms and A/B testing tools to measure performance, guide decisions, and optimize product outcomes.