As a product manager, your role will be to drive all software development project management aspects inherent to the launch of new features at Vention.In this role, you will work alongside our software engineering teams, and be ultimately responsible to launch software features on time and on scope.
Responsibilities
- Drive all aspects of project management for new feature release in the MachineBuilder (Vention’s 3D design tool) , from specification definitions up to release into production.
- Benchmark product offering and prepare recommendations for new features.
- Constantly balance implicit tension between project budget, product quality/performance and launch deadline, proactively raising key management decisions and optimization options
- Remove roadblocks inherent to new feature launch; keeping development teams dedicated to core technology development, while focusing on launch deliverables
- Develop and maintain project plan, including task sequencing, mitigation actions, and staffing level to shorten critical path and reduce overall project timeline risk
- Lead weekly sprint meetings, ensuring deadline compliance, proper staffing level, and next steps prioritization
- Manage backlog of tickets related to the MachineBuilder
- Facilitate integration of new hardware and partner parts into the 3D environment
- Drive the handshakes with product managers, stakeholders and sales/marketing in preparation to release into production
- Prepare and maintain support and marketing materials including product marketing pages, how to guides, tutorials, and more.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering
- 3+ years’ experience in engineering project management in a high-pace environment
- Strong project management and risk mitigation mindset, with demonstrated ability to build contingency plan and execute them
- Strong expertise in launching new product from specification development up to production validation
- Experience designing in 3D using CAD systems
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment with quick turnarounds/good time management
Benefits
- Rapidly growing startup offering career opportunities and a competitive salary
- 4 weeks vacation
- Employer-sponsored health and dental plan
- Flextime options for flexible work-hour scheduling
- Convenient location in Montreal’s St-Henri neighborhood, with free street parking available and fantastic restaurants
- Kitchen stocked with free coffee, tea, and snacks
- Frequent social events with a close-knit team