Senior Product Manager
Who we need
Reporting to the Director of Product, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager. You will collaborate across teams with developers and sales to understand our customers’ needs, our platform’s capabilities, and the speed at which we can deliver new features.You will introduce and implement best practices, drive and optimize our processes, and ship high-quality, vetted solutions, making a measurable contribution to our success.
This is a hybrid opportunity, working Tuesdays and Thursdays on-site in our downtown Toronto office. Our headquarters are located within minutes of St. Andrew and Union subway stations.
What's in it for you
Impact. You want to join a dynamic, product-led company passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across teams, working closely with our clients and product team to shape and prioritize a roadmap that drives meaningful impact.With the full support of a dedicated UX design team—equally resourced as our Product Development team—you will be able to make efficient progress through each phase of new feature development, removing any potential bottlenecks.
Professional development. You want to grow—your skills, your influence, your career. We push the limits to improve and reach our full potential, individually and as a company. We are committed to building the strengths of our team and providing everyone with the tools and knowledge they need to do their best work.You will be supported by your manager and have access to one-on-one coaching with our Chief Empowerment Officer's team. As we continue to scale, so will the opportunities for your next role here.
Innovation. You want to be part of a company that values innovation and thoughtful product development. At illumin, we dedicate a significant portion of time to work upfront, focusing on discovery, testing with real customers, building and piloting prototypes, and gathering insights.We iterate until we are confident that we have designed features customers truly want and can use easily. You will play a key role in this end-to-end process, supported by our dedicated Product Management team.
How you will make an impact:
- Plan and execute the product strategy. You will manage and communicate the long-term vision for your dedicated value stream, setting clear, measurable metrics to track success. By identifying key hypotheses, you will align deliverables with business and product objectives, refining the roadmap through iterative learning.
- Lead. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide the product roadmap from ideation and discovery through build and go-to-market. By prioritizing effectively, you will ensure the team focuses on the most impactful user stories.
- Grow your knowledge. You will develop a deep understanding of your customers' needs through regular interviews, documenting core requirements and pain points. Using these insights, you will drive prioritization and clearly communicate goals, trade-offs, and roadmap updates to the team and the business.
- Continuous improvement. You will stay up-to-date on best practices, tools, and methodologies to keep your product skills sharp. You will contribute to team efficiency and overall improvement by sharing knowledge and optimizing processes.
What you bring:
- The experience. You have a technical background and proven track record as a Product Manager, shipping features and products in an Agile environment. You may have AdTech expertise or be well-versed in delivering SaaS products. You are passionate about product management and delivering user value through high-quality technology solutions. You can engage customers and incorporate their core needs into product roadmapping.
- The ownership. You hold yourself highly accountable to the team, the organization, and the clients. You have experience successfully leading cross-functional teams. You can influence without authority and build consensus.
- The analytical mindset. You can process and synthesize information, planning for immediate, short-term, and long-term goals and deliverables. You take a data-driven approach to product development and growth. You are goal-driven, prioritizing execution over perfection. You emphasize the importance of evaluating what went well, what didn't, and what you have learned.
- The interpersonal skills. You have outstanding communication and relationship-building skills. You can adapt your messaging to suit your audience, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language. You know how to ask probing, intelligent questions and present technical requirements as business needs. You have a genuine appreciation for diverse experiences and backgrounds.
TO APPLY:
If you want to seize the opportunity to impact a company and influence an industry, and you have 70% of what we are looking for, apply now. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.
E-mail: isabelle-illumin@talentminded.ca
What you can expect from our interview process:
- A virtual interview with:
- a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role and background.
- the Director of Product to share your experience and learn more about the opportunity.
- An in-person craft exercise with the Director.
- An in-person meeting with the Chief Product Officer, followed by a meeting with other peers.
illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at hr@illumin.com.
Posted 2024-10-21