Product Lead
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative Professional Excluded Staff
Pay range:
$122,570 to $158,620 annually
SFU Department Descr:
SFU's Partnership Hub
Position Grade:
14
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Based on SFU’s Burnaby Campus, SFU’s Partnerships Hub (SPH) champions the growth of key university partnerships and delivers on the strategic opportunities they represent. Working in close collaboration with the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and the Vice-President Advancement and Alumni Engagement portfolios, SPH plays a key role in positioning SFU as an active and responsive partner to industry, government, and community organizations. Our goal is to create value with and for SFU’s external and internal partners.
About the Role
The Product Lead is a visionary strategist and hands-on driver of innovation, responsible for shaping products that advance SFU's institutional goals and unlock new growth opportunities. This dynamic role leads end-to-end product development—from market research and opportunity analysis to pricing strategy and continuous iteration—ensuring each product delivers measurable value and revenue impact. As a key contributor to SFU's evolving portfolio, the Product Lead will spearhead initiatives that respond to emerging market trends and global demand. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders, they will champion user-centric solutions that resonate both locally and internationally. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects that blend academic excellence with entrepreneurial ambition.
We're seeking a strategic, user-centric Product Lead with a passion for innovation and impact. The ideal candidate excels in driving product vision and strategy, identifying market trends and opportunities, and translating strategy into an actionable roadmap. They are adept at balancing customer needs with business goals—bringing strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-informed decision-making to every stage of the product life cycle. With a proven track record of driving growth and delivering exceptional user experiences, they will thrive in fast-paced environments and inspire teams to push boundaries in generating meaningful value for our customers and growing revenues.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
Product Lead
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative Professional Excluded Staff
Pay range:
$122,570 to $158,620 annually
SFU Department Descr:
SFU's Partnership Hub
Position Grade:
14
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Based on SFU’s Burnaby Campus, SFU’s Partnerships Hub (SPH) champions the growth of key university partnerships and delivers on the strategic opportunities they represent. Working in close collaboration with the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and the Vice-President Advancement and Alumni Engagement portfolios, SPH plays a key role in positioning SFU as an active and responsive partner to industry, government, and community organizations. Our goal is to create value with and for SFU’s external and internal partners.
About the Role
The Product Lead is a visionary strategist and hands-on driver of innovation, responsible for shaping products that advance SFU's institutional goals and unlock new growth opportunities. This dynamic role leads end-to-end product development—from market research and opportunity analysis to pricing strategy and continuous iteration—ensuring each product delivers measurable value and revenue impact. As a key contributor to SFU's evolving portfolio, the Product Lead will spearhead initiatives that respond to emerging market trends and global demand. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders, they will champion user-centric solutions that resonate both locally and internationally. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects that blend academic excellence with entrepreneurial ambition.
We're seeking a strategic, user-centric Product Lead with a passion for innovation and impact. The ideal candidate excels in driving product vision and strategy, identifying market trends and opportunities, and translating strategy into an actionable roadmap. They are adept at balancing customer needs with business goals—bringing strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-informed decision-making to every stage of the product life cycle. With a proven track record of driving growth and delivering exceptional user experiences, they will thrive in fast-paced environments and inspire teams to push boundaries in generating meaningful value for our customers and growing revenues.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.