Group Manager Digital Product Management - Toronto, Canada - Avanade
Description
Job Description
Group Manager Digital Product Management
Introduction:
We're seeking a results-driven product strategy leader to join our talented Digital Products & Services Practice as a Group Manager.
Come join us:
This role will spearhead a talented team of developers, business analysts, and product managers and work alongside expert peers in Technology, Advisory, and Creative disciplines.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our business by formulating and implementing innovative strategies and products that drive tangible business outcomes for our clients. This role requires a seasoned leader with a strong business acumen, technical expertise, a passion for staying ahead of industry trends, and an unrelenting sense of curiosity and optimism for what we can make possible.
What you'll do:
1. Business Growth & Strategic Planning: Collaborate with leadership to align team's strategic plans with business objectives, identify and pursue new opportunities, and drive initiatives to enhance product capabilities.
2. Solution Architecture: Design and implement scalable, sustainable, and industry-standard solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
3. Industry Awareness: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, and proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement.
4. Delivery Leadership: Contribute to project success by informing and crafting delivery plans, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning project goals with business objectives.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Establish lasting relationships with stakeholders, promote team's capabilities, and communicate technology strategies and outcomes.
6. Talent Management & Leadership: Foster a growth-oriented team culture, assist in recruitment and development of team members, and continuously assess and nurture team's skills to meet industry demands.
Skills and experiences:
1. Digital Product Strategy: Over 10 years of experience leading proposal development, envisioning with clients, defining product roadmaps, and delivering successful releases that drive measurable business performance.
2. Thought Leadership: Demonstrated excellence in thought leadership and compelling communication skills.
3. Microsoft Expertise: Deep familiarity with Microsoft products and platforms, including Power Platform, Power Apps, D365, Co-Pilot, and Azure fundamentals.
4. Cross-Functional Team Management: Proven track record in managing cross-functional technology teams to imagine and launch new products to market.
5. Strategic Planning: Success in developing, refining, and implementing strategic digital product plans and roadmaps.
6. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
7. Data-Driven Approach: Experience applying a data-driven mindset to shape insightful recommendations.
8. Commitment to Innovation: A strong commitment to continuous learning and driving innovation.
About you:
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for creating products with purpose, driving business growth, and team development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our organization.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade :
· Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
· Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
· Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
· Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
Find out more about some of our benefits here.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one