Technical Product Manager - Toronto, Canada - Circular Materials

Circular Materials

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Technical Product Manager - Recycling

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Director of Product Management within the Operations department, the Technical Product Manager will play an integral role in driving the success of our digital expansion and interoperability initiatives.

A critical component of this position is the collaboration with multiple business and cross functional verticals (such as Operations, Marketing, Project Management, Data Management, System Architecture, Solution Design & Development), to prioritize and deliver towards a 3-5-year roadmap that maximizes delivery of value through features and capabilities that align with our company's vision and meet both internal and external customer needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Define and communicate a technical vision for the product in alignment with the company's objectives.
Understand the technology landscape, including emerging trends, to influence product strategy.
Develop and maintain a thoughtfully constructed product roadmap based on a combination of technology advancements, market analysis, stakeholder needs, and company objectives.
Prioritize features and improvements based on both business and technical considerations.
Work with stakeholders, including customers, business teams, and developers, to gather, analyze, define, and prioritize technical and functional requirements.
Act as a bridge between technical and nontechnical teams to ensure mutual understanding.
Coordinate with teams to translate business requirements / user stories into technical specifications.
Assist teams in resolving complex technical challenges by providing insights into user needs and product vision.
Make decisions on tradeoffs between technical constraints and product features.
Oversee the product through its entire lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond, ensuring its technical robustness and market fit.
Engage with external and internal stakeholders, including customers, partners, and senior leadership, to gather feedback and communicate product strategy.
Identify potential technical and market risks and work with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies.
Establish channels to gather continuous feedback on the product, making necessary pivots or iterations based on user feedback and market dynamics.
Utilize metrics and analytics to assess product performance and inform future decisions.
Ensure the creation of comprehensive product and feature documentation that communicates the technical aspects of the product to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Develop a functional and technical understanding of our offerings to identify areas for optimization and innovation to enhance and modernize stakeholder experience.
Continuously learn about the latest technological trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the product remains modern and relevant.

Education/Skills/Experience/Designations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with concentration in software; or equivalent knowledge in the areas of software engineering (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing).

Experience

Proven experience (5+ years) in technical product management in a progressive and technologyoriented company.
Strong knowledge of SaaS technologies, particularly with CRM and ERP solutions is essential.
Experience in product management, including developing and executing product strategies, creating roadmaps, and delivering successful products.
Must have a proven track record of being innovative as well as possessing strong communication, product management, and leadership skills, while performing in a fast paced, regulatory environment.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

Strong ability to translate technical concepts into actionable product plans.
Collaborates with business owners and project managers to ensure team execution and performance are aligned with business objectives near and longterm, while identifying and working to remove impediments in the organization so teams can remain focused on achieving goals.
Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex technical products on time and within scope.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with keys stakeholders, collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams and presenting ideas to stakeholders.
Ability to conduct user and stakeholder research and translate insights into product improvements.
Analytical mindset, proficient in using data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvements.
Experience with development methodologies and product management tools.
Ability to think strategically and innovatively; define an annual roadmap that brings the product close to the vision and align product development with overall organizational goals.