About the role
- In your role as a Senior Product Manager, you will drive innovation by partnering closely with Commercial business stakeholders and engineering teams to translate prioritized business opportunities into rapid prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs)
- Operating at the intersection of Commercial business priorities, technical design, AI enablement, and product delivery, you will accelerate delivery, reduce complexity, and create measurable enterprise value
- You will lead MVP-first product strategies that enable rapid validation, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making before scaling solutions across the organization
- This role blends strategic business engagement with hands-on product execution—establishing product vision, lean roadmaps, and agile delivery cycles while fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement
- Advanced Requirement Discovery: Lead complex problem discovery and requirement elicitation through interviews, workshops, and deep-dive brainstorming sessions
- Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate a clear product vision focused on rapid experimentation, MVP validation, and measurable business impact
- AI & Data-Driven Product Leadership: Lead development of AI and data-driven digital products using rapid prototyping and MVP-first methodologies. Champion AI literacy, evaluation, and verification practices within the product lifecycle
- Lean Roadmap & Agile Execution: Establish and manage lean product roadmaps focused on high-impact, minimal viable scope. Drive agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives with short feedback cycles
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, analytics, and Commercial stakeholders to test hypotheses and refine solutions based on user feedback and data. Oversee creation of user stories, wireframes, and prototypes grounded in user-centered design
- Stakeholder & Change Leadership: Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating trade-offs, timelines, and MVP outcomes
- Innovation & Experimentation: Champion A/B testing, analytics, and user research to inform product decisions- Domain Immersion: Experience in high-complexity industries (e.g., Pharma, Manufacturing, or R&D) where rapid learning of specialized business language is required
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly
- Proven success launching MVPs and iterating based on user feedback and performance metrics
- Technical Writing: Ability to oversee the production of professional, client-facing documentation and complex technical writing with meticulous version control
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- You demonstrate excellence in client service and proactive leadership
- 8–10+ years of product management experience with strong emphasis on MVP development, rapid prototyping, and agile delivery
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate insights into actionable product decisions
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills for diverse stakeholder audiences
- You are a champion of exceptional user experience design within project teams
- You thrive in a collaborative and agile environment, embracing feedback and iteration
- Strategic Core Skills: Mastery of Product Thinking, User Experience design principles, and deep Business Immersion
- Multi-Team Leadership: Experience managing initiatives with broad organizational impact and influencing cross-functional domain experts
- Tool Proficiency: High proficiency with collaboration and knowledge management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Miro
- You are curious and continuously seek opportunities to learn and apply new technologies
- You are passionate about staying current with emerging technology trends, specifically AI, and continuously enhancing domain knowledge
- Deep understanding of lean product development, agile methodologies, and user-centered design
- Operational Mastery: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and time management for deep work
- MBA or Master’s degree in Strategy, Innovation, or related field
- Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Startup methodologies
- Experience with design thinking and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)
- Experience in healthcare, pharma, or regulated industries with compliance-aware MVP delivery
- Experience managing distributed/global teams- Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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About Appnovation
IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500
Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines bold ambition with practical action to create customer-first digital solutions. We build purposeful digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as strong foundations for future growth.
Appnovation supports every phase of the digital journey, with blended services that span across Strategy, Creative & Experience Design, AI & Data, Technology & Platform Development, Managed Services and Corporate Agility.
We’re an award-winning team dedicated to building better lives through better digital.
Learn more at appnovation.com.
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About the role
- In your role as a Senior Product Manager, you will drive innovation by partnering closely with Commercial business stakeholders and engineering teams to translate prioritized business opportunities into rapid prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs)
- Operating at the intersection of Commercial business priorities, technical design, AI enablement, and product delivery, you will accelerate delivery, reduce complexity, and create measurable enterprise value
- You will lead MVP-first product strategies that enable rapid validation, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making before scaling solutions across the organization
- This role blends strategic business engagement with hands-on product execution—establishing product vision, lean roadmaps, and agile delivery cycles while fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement
- Advanced Requirement Discovery: Lead complex problem discovery and requirement elicitation through interviews, workshops, and deep-dive brainstorming sessions
- Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate a clear product vision focused on rapid experimentation, MVP validation, and measurable business impact
- AI & Data-Driven Product Leadership: Lead development of AI and data-driven digital products using rapid prototyping and MVP-first methodologies. Champion AI literacy, evaluation, and verification practices within the product lifecycle
- Lean Roadmap & Agile Execution: Establish and manage lean product roadmaps focused on high-impact, minimal viable scope. Drive agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives with short feedback cycles
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, analytics, and Commercial stakeholders to test hypotheses and refine solutions based on user feedback and data. Oversee creation of user stories, wireframes, and prototypes grounded in user-centered design
- Stakeholder & Change Leadership: Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating trade-offs, timelines, and MVP outcomes
- Innovation & Experimentation: Champion A/B testing, analytics, and user research to inform product decisions- Domain Immersion: Experience in high-complexity industries (e.g., Pharma, Manufacturing, or R&D) where rapid learning of specialized business language is required
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions quickly
- Proven success launching MVPs and iterating based on user feedback and performance metrics
- Technical Writing: Ability to oversee the production of professional, client-facing documentation and complex technical writing with meticulous version control
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- You demonstrate excellence in client service and proactive leadership
- 8–10+ years of product management experience with strong emphasis on MVP development, rapid prototyping, and agile delivery
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate insights into actionable product decisions
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills for diverse stakeholder audiences
- You are a champion of exceptional user experience design within project teams
- You thrive in a collaborative and agile environment, embracing feedback and iteration
- Strategic Core Skills: Mastery of Product Thinking, User Experience design principles, and deep Business Immersion
- Multi-Team Leadership: Experience managing initiatives with broad organizational impact and influencing cross-functional domain experts
- Tool Proficiency: High proficiency with collaboration and knowledge management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Miro
- You are curious and continuously seek opportunities to learn and apply new technologies
- You are passionate about staying current with emerging technology trends, specifically AI, and continuously enhancing domain knowledge
- Deep understanding of lean product development, agile methodologies, and user-centered design
- Operational Mastery: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and time management for deep work
- MBA or Master’s degree in Strategy, Innovation, or related field
- Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Startup methodologies
- Experience with design thinking and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)
- Experience in healthcare, pharma, or regulated industries with compliance-aware MVP delivery
- Experience managing distributed/global teams- Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Not the right fit? Search for Manager/Director Product Manager jobs in Toronto, Canada
About Appnovation
IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500
Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines bold ambition with practical action to create customer-first digital solutions. We build purposeful digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as strong foundations for future growth.
Appnovation supports every phase of the digital journey, with blended services that span across Strategy, Creative & Experience Design, AI & Data, Technology & Platform Development, Managed Services and Corporate Agility.
We’re an award-winning team dedicated to building better lives through better digital.
Learn more at appnovation.com.
#InspiringPossibility