Technical Product Manager, Banking Technology - Vice President

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Canada seeks an experienced Technical Product Manager to join their Banking Technology team. The role involves defining product vision, engaging stakeholders, and managing the product lifecycle using Agile methodologies. Candidates must have 6-10 years of product management experience, preferably in financial services. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in product management, primarily in financial services.
• Proficient in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to influence and negotiate successfully with management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product vision and strategy for banking technology solutions.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and development teams.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle utilizing Agile methodologies.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical acumen

Process optimization

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Product Manager to join our Banking Technology team.

This role demands a deep understanding of financial services technology and a proven track record of delivering innovative software products. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution, driving product strategy and ensuring seamless delivery.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define, own, and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for banking technology solutions, aligning with business objectives and market needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary liaison between senior business stakeholders, development teams, and cross‑functional units (Legal, Compliance, Regional Banking Heads) to gather requirements, manage expectations, and drive consensus.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, from conceptualization and design, through development, testing, and deployment, utilizing Agile methodologies and SDLC best practices.
• Technical Acumen: Possess a strong understanding of technology, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and informed decision‑making on technical aspects, including UX/UI design principles.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current and future process workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, implement efficient solutions, and propose automation initiatives.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse business lines to prioritize technology efforts, manage tactical projects, and enhance cross‑functional workflows, data feeds, and reporting.
• Adoption & Enablement: Develop and deliver user training, solicit feedback, and champion system adoption to maximize product value.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 6-10 years of progressive experience in product management, with a significant portion in financial services; capital markets experience is a distinct advantage.
• Technical Proficiency: 6-10 years of experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and 5+ years utilizing Agile tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability in strategic decision‑making and defining comprehensive product roadmaps.
• Influence & Negotiation: Exceptional ability to influence and negotiate with senior business and technology management to drive roadmap execution and achieve objectives.
• Communication: Consistently demonstrate clear, concise, and compelling written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical, interpretive, and complex problem‑solving techniques.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Personal Attributes: Highly detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, inquisitive, and possesses strong interpersonal skills for effective cross‑organizational partnership.

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