Senior Product Lead

TELUS Digital; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Digital is seeking a Senior Product Lead to join their Product Delivery team. This role, located in Columbus, OH, will blend product ownership in Agile methodologies with a holistic approach to product strategy and client management.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in driving product vision. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining in-office presence with flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in the software development industry as a Product Manager or similar.
• Experience in driving product vision and strategy across platforms.
• Proven track record of facilitating scrum ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Lead discussions around product vision and user needs.
• Drive a strategic product roadmap considering business value.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

User experience design

Education

5-7+ years of experience in software development

Tools

User stories

API documentation

Job description

Who We Are

Welcome to TELUS Digital —where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting‑edge technology, agile thinking, and a people‑first culture.

Location & Flexibility

Our Senior Product Lead is an integral part of our Product Delivery team at TELUS Digital. To help retain our deep culture of collaboration, this role will maintain an in‑office presence in a hybrid capacity (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). This role can be located in Boston, MA, Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, or Durham, NC.

• The Boston office is not required to be in the office on Wednesdays.

The Opportunity

The Senior Product Lead is a highly autonomous role with numerous opportunities to substantially impact our teams, clients, and company. You’ll blend core concepts of product ownership from Agile methodologies with a holistic product strategy and account management approach, incorporating technical expertise. You’ll use your expertise to understand our client’s needs, translate business requirements into actionable tasks for our development team, and collaborate with a diverse team of designers, strategists, developers, and test engineers to bring the client’s vision to life.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with key client stakeholders, gaining credibility as a "trusted advisor"
• Lead client discussions around product vision and end‑user needs
• Elicit requirements and manage complex requirement backlogs that consider multiple platforms
• Build a shared understanding of product requirements among all stakeholders (internal and external)
• Drive a strategic product roadmap that considers business value, technical lift, dependencies, and time and budget constraints
• Facilitate conversations around scope management and feature prioritization
• Collaborate with product designers to create best‑in‑class user experiences that are feasible and within technical constraints
• Run or assist in client journey mapping, user story mapping, and other product‑oriented workshops
• Lead technical discussions with engineers to help define system architecture and data flows to guide feature development
• Effectively leverage analytics and metrics data points to drive informed decision‑making and enhance product strategies
• Analyze and interpret data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for product optimization and improved user experiences
• Manage and document technical dependencies and API needs
• Provide meaningful contributions to the promotion of best practices, skills development, and process improvement
• Mentor other Product Leads, informally or formally

Qualifications

• 5‑7+ years of experience in the software development industry as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, Requirements Manager, or related position
• Experience working with stakeholders to elicit and define requirements for multiple platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Backend technologies, etc.
• Proven understanding of the differences in capabilities across iOS, Android, Web, and TV platforms
• Firm grasp of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and their integration into product development processes for enhanced inclusivity and compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people of different roles and technical backgrounds
• Experience in driving product vision, go‑to‑market strategy, and UI/UX discussions
• Ability to quickly spin up on new technologies and understand constraints and platform‑specific risks
• Robust documentation and technical writing skills, with proficiency in using user stories, acceptance criteria, flow diagrams, API documentation, and other requirements documentation methods
• Strong technical acumen with a deep understanding of product development processes from concept to product launch and frontend and backend technologies (i.e., web/native apps, APIs, databases)
• Proven track record of facilitating scrum ceremonies (i.e., Stand‑up, Refinement, Sprint planning, Retrospectives) to drive successful software development cycles
• Demonstrated expertise in leading the kick‑off of new features and designs, resulting in efficient project implementation and stakeholder satisfaction
• Excellent user experience, intuition, and ability to develop empathy for users of your product
• Experience as a mentor and leader who creates a safe environment where all ideas are welcomed and considered

Bonus Points

• Agency or consulting experience with a variety of clients and industries
• An understanding of the differences in capabilities across iOS, Android, Web, and TV platforms
• Experience with product research and strategy
• Knowledge of UI/UX platforms and design thinking
• Certified ScrumMaster and/or Certified Scrum Product Owner

Equal Opportunity Employer

At TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity. We will only use the information you provide to process your application and to produce tracking statistics. Since we do not request personal data deemed sensitive, we ask you to abstain from sharing that information with us. For more information on how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy.

Compensation Range: $100K - $128K