Product Manager - Toronto, ON (5 days on-site)

Title: Product ManagerLocation: Toronto, ON (5 days on-site)Duration: 6+ MonthsClient: OPS DescriptionResponsibilities:•Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including:O Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirementsO Defining the product visionO Ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals •Gain a deep understanding of customer experience:O Identify and fill product gapsO Generate new ideas that grow market shareO Improve customer experienceO Drive growth •Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners•Develop product pricing and positioning strategies•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 including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members•Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed•Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding•Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services General Skills:•Experience delivering MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification•Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities•Experience running beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples becoming an expert with respect to the competition•A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience SkillsExperience and Skill Set RequirementsCore skills and experience

• 5+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital or IT transformation projects of delivering user-centric products in complex environments
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development and working with cross-functional teams
• Skilled in building and maintaining a product roadmap aligned to business priorities
• Experience defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success

Technical skills and experience:

• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories
• Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy conducting discovery work
• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories
• Strong experience with backlog management, prioritization techniques, and release planning

Communication and documentation skills:

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from executive sponsors to technical teams
• Experience of leading product demos, roadmapping sessions, and stakeholder updates

Public Sector Experience

• Experience with OPS IT project and architectural governance
• Knowledge of OPS Digital, accessibility, and cybersecurity standards

Must Have:

• 5+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital or IT transformation projects of delivering user-centric products in complex environments
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development and working with cross-functional teams
• Skilled in building and maintaining a product roadmap aligned to business priorities

Nice to have:Prior OPS or public sector exp