RQ11606 – Product Manager – Senior

Job summary

Lead product planning and execution across the product lifecycle, including defining product vision and strategy, gathering and prioritizing requirements, managing backlogs, and aligning roadmaps with business and customer needs. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver and launch products, track outcomes, improve customer experience, and communicate product plans and progress.

Job details

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11606 We are seeking a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management, IT and digital services, Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, delivering user-centric products in complex environments, developing product roadmaps aligned with business priorities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will drive product strategy, define product vision, prioritize requirements, manage product backlogs, oversee product launches, and ensure product outcomes align with business objectives and customer needs. Role Snapshot Job Title: RQ11606 – Product Manager – Senior Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work Location: 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week Estimated Start Date: September 21, 2026 Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027 Business Days: 135.00 Extension: Probable after the initial mandate Hours: 7.25 hours per day Security Level: No Clearance Required Must Have 5+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services. Proven experience leading large-scale digital or IT transformation projects or delivering user-centric products in complex environments. Hands-on experience with Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development, including working with cross-functional teams. Skilled in building and maintaining a product roadmap aligned with business priorities. Nice to Have Prior Ontario Public Service (OPS) or public sector experience. Description Responsibilities The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including the following responsibilities: Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements. Define the product vision. Ensure that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals. Gain a deep understanding of customer experience. Identify and fill product gaps. Generate new ideas that grow market share. Improve customer experience. 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 products with quick time-to-market and optimal resource utilization. Drive product launches, including working with the public relations team, executives, and other product management team members. Evaluate promotional plans to ensure 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 Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and Product Requirements Documents (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, and becoming an expert with respect to the competition. A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating client relationship management experience. Experience And Skill Set Requirements Core Skills and Experience — 40% Experience defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success. Technical Skills and Experience — 35% 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 — 20% Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from executive sponsors to technical teams. Experience leading product demos, roadmapping sessions, and stakeholder updates. Public Sector Experience — 5% Experience with OPS IT project and architectural governance. Knowledge of OPS Digital, accessibility, and cybersecurity standards. How to Apply If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Mandatory Documents Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory) References (Mandatory) Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn ID (Mandatory) Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. WhatsApp Group For daily job updates, you can also join our WhatsApp group using the link below: Join our WhatsApp Group Additional Information Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days per week. Email is the best way to reach us. You have received this message either as a result of contacting our company to express interest in employment or as a result of posting your resume in a location that can be accessed by recruiters or HR specialists, which suggests an interest in being contacted about employment opportunities.

What you’ll do

Lead product planning and execution across the product lifecycle, including defining product vision and strategy, gathering and prioritizing requirements, managing backlogs, and aligning roadmaps with business and customer needs. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver and launch products, track outcomes, improve customer experience, and communicate product plans and progress.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of product management experience in IT or digital services, including experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives or delivering user-centric products in complex environments. Candidates should have hands-on Agile, Scrum, and Lean experience, strong roadmap and backlog management skills, and the ability to translate business needs into requirements and user stories; OPS or public-sector experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Product management · Preferred
• Scrum · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Product Management
• Digital Transformation
• Agile Delivery
• Scrum
• Lean Product Development
• Product Strategy
• Product Vision
• Product Roadmapping
• Backlog Management
• Requirements Prioritization
• KPI Definition and Tracking
• User Stories
• Release Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Product Launches
• Accessibility and Cybersecurity Standards

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Software

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