Product Manager - Ottawa, Canada - NSERC

NSERC

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment with a fun, diverse and dedicated team, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council's (NSERC) is the place for you We are growing our team and looking for dedicated professionals.

Intent of the process:

The results of this competition may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within the Information and Innovation Solutions division.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager works with the clients to ensure the right solution is built to satisfy the business objectives and goals.

The Product Manager will have a core focus on planning our accessibility roadmap. They conduct customer research and work with key stakeholders across business and technology to develop and convey product vision.

The Product Manager collaborates with the clients to conceive and define the technical and functional requirements, and prioritize these requirements with the design and development teams to deliver user-centered products using agile methodologies and modern software development practices while building capacity for product innovation.

They are also responsible for monitoring and refining digital products to maximize business results and sustain the end-to-end customer experience.

Statement of Qualifications:

Education:

Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or a related field, OR an acceptable combination of education, training, or experience

Education - Assets:Certificate or Certification in Product Management (e.g. Certified Product Manager, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner)

Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience:

Experience working in Information Technology projects or supporting operational systems
Experience providing strategic and operational advice to management
Experience in eliciting, analyzing and documenting business or functional requirements
Experience facilitating discussions with stakeholders or clients

Knowledge:

Knowledge of business analysis practices and techniques
Knowledge of the Product Management lifecycle and Agile Project Management Principles

Assets:
Knowledge of the Government of Canada Policy on Service and Digital, and the Directive on the Management of Projects and Programs
Knowledge of the research community and of the university setting in Canada

Abilities:

Strategic and analytical thinking
Effective interpersonal skills
Time management
Effective oral and written communication
Show initiative and being action-oriented to achieve results
Service orientation and delivery

Condition(s) of Employment:

Security Clearance:
Reliability Status

The COVID-19 vaccination requirement is currently suspended where employees of the NSERC/SSHRC are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments.

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise us in a timely fashion, of any accommodation assistance you require to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Organizational Needs:

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.