Product Manager - Vertical Solutions

Reporting to the Manager, Product Management, the Product Manager will play a critical role in the expansion of our business and revenue growth strategy in Canada, with focus on product development.

Core Responsibilities:

• Developing products by identifying potential opportunities & creating business cases
• Conducting market research & generating product requirements
• Working with and leading cross-functional team to determine specifications, product roadmaps, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction
• Establishing & executing product and marketing strategies

Job Duties:

• Act as a subject matter expert and service portfolio owner, developing a very strong understanding of products & market needs
• Lead efforts and cross-functional teams in developing product strategy and executing launch products
• Perform data analyses to capture and synthesize data for root cause analysis and product strategy performance
• Recommend the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product changes
• Create competitive analysis and market share assessments, coupled with monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses
• Perform product post-launch assessments and create plan to gather learnings and implement enhancements as required
• Leverage data and analytics to drive decisions, features & design, while demonstrating an ability to develop & deliver recommendations in ambiguous situations

 Qualifications

• University degree in business, marketing, finance/economics, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years business experience in a product management or marketing environment
• Demonstrated product/ project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading / participating in a major business initiative
• Knowledge or experience in industrial, automotive and/or technology sectors
• Creative thinker with the ability to provide solutions that meet customer needs
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to excel in a dynamic environment, lead and manage several projects simultaneously, strong time management and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills in multiple formats
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Agile and Lean product development practices
• Transportation / supply chain industry experience would be an asset