Product Manager
REDspace, Canada
Job Description
At REDspace, our team’s diversity makes us stronger. We encourage and embrace applications from BIPOC, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
Product Manager
As a Product Manager at REDspace, you wear many hats. You are at the heart of our product development process and a visionary tasked with crafting a compelling product direction that aligns with our goals. Collaborating seamlessly with internal teams, you anticipate challenges and ensure strategic alignment. This is a hybrid role that will be based out of our office in Bedford, NS.
You're a seasoned professional in the industry, diving deep into market trends and refining our strategy for maximum impact. A meticulous planner, you will be responsible for prioritizing features and managing the budget effectively.
You're the inspirational leader and master communicator, guiding the team towards exceptional results through a culture of growth and data-driven decisions.
Join us at REDspace, where your passion for innovation and results-driven mindset will make a lasting impact.
About the Role.
- Develop a compelling product vision aligned with company goals.
- Communicate and refine a roadmap for future product enhancements, defining clear strategies for product success.
- Collaborate proactively with internal stakeholders to anticipate challenges and provide solutions.
- Work with finance, marketing, and engineering teams to ensure strategic alignment.
- Garner support for the product vision internally and externally.
- Understand the target market and customer needs.
- Solicit feedback from customers on products and services.
- Analyze industry trends and competitor activities to adjust strategies accordingly.
- Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies.
- Facilitate effective communication within the product team.
- Participate in sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings.
- Present product updates, status, and strategies to executive leadership.
- Prioritize features based on customer value and business impact.
- Refine user stories and contribute to product backlog prioritization.
- Coordinate product launches and releases.
- Develop and manage the product budget.
- Adjust pricing based on market conditions and customer feedback.
- Research and pursue government funding opportunities.
- Continuously improve the product based on feedback.
- Collaborate with QA teams to ensure product quality meets or exceeds expectations.
- Lead product managers and collaborate with engineering, marketing, and other teams.
- Advocate for a positive user experience and collaborate with UX/UI designers.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Gather and incorporate feedback from customers and internal teams.
- Iterate on features and functionalities based on feedback.
- Drive product launches in collaboration with PR teams, executives, and other product management team members.
- Evaluate promotional plans for consistency with product line strategy.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to create compelling messaging and materials.
- Execute go-to-market strategies for new product releases.
Skills/experience.
- Undergraduate degree in any of the following: Computer Science, Engineering, or completion of a diploma program from a recognized post secondary institution (preferred).
- A minimum of 5+ years proven work experience in product management.
- Track record of managing successful products throughout their lifecycle.
- Ability to develop and communicate product and marketing strategies effectively.
- Strong technical background with understanding of software development and web technologies.
- Experience with agile methodologies and tools, such as Scrum.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
- Understanding of product development processes, customer needs, and market trends.
- Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead large teams.
Bonus Points.
- Experience working in a similar industry or with similar products
- Demonstrated success in developing and launching innovative products that have achieved market success.
- Has managed a cross-functional team of technical resources.
- Knowledge of government funding processes and experience securing funding for product development initiatives.
- Experience working with remote or distributed teams.
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