Product Manager
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Au moins 5 ans d’expérience en gestion de produits.
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
Artika is a Montreal-based home improvement products and solutions brand, widely known for its lighting, fans and other innovative home products - and a 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Company, recognized by Deloitte and Report on Business magazine for leadership, innovation, and strong business management.
We design products that make home improvement more beautiful, accessible, and enjoyable. Bringing together product development, engineering, and design, we turn practical ideas into high-quality, well-designed solutions for everyday living.
The Role
As Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, ideation, design guidance, positioning, and margin growth of a portfolio of Artika’s existing categories and new categories introduced as the business grows.
Working closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Sales, and Marketing, you will own your categories from market insights and ideation through product features, technical specifications, supplier qualification, and cost negotiations. You will assess business opportunities and manage supplier relationships to deliver value to retailers and consumers.
This is a high-ownership role for someone equally comfortable analyzing markets, negotiating with suppliers, and identifying innovative product opportunities that grow market share and strengthen Artika’s brand worldwide.
What You’ll Do
- Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the lifecycle of new SKUs and categories from conception to launch. Work with Design and Product Development to evolve existing products and optimize portfolios based on in-market performance.
- Market and Competitive Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for new products and categories.
- Product Ideation and Development: Work with R&D and Design to translate market research into creative concepts, product briefs, features, and technical specifications, and contribute to the product development process.
- Sourcing and Cost Negotiations: Identify, qualify, and onboard suitable suppliers, build long-term relationships, and lead cost optimization and negotiations for major product programs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers in Asia and internal Design, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to support successful product and category launches.
- Commercial Channel Support: Coordinate internal line reviews, optimize product lineups, and help prepare presentations for buyers at major retailers.
- Product Performance Monitoring: Analyze sales results, customer feedback, and KPIs to identify opportunities to improve products, portfolios, and margins.
- Technology and Innovation: Monitor new technologies and innovations to anticipate future needs and identify opportunities for growth.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in product management.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data and recommend strategic product roadmaps.
- A creative, innovative approach, with the ability to propose new solutions, bring together diverse ideas, and challenge the status quo.
- Strong peer leadership, with the ability to align stakeholders, guide key decisions, and prioritize activities that support business objectives.
- A customer-focused approach and the ability to anticipate market needs and translate them into product opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- A collaborative, flexible approach and strong team spirit.
- English working proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in home improvement, lighting, electronics, or a related industry.
- French and Mandarin are assets.
We Offer
- High-impact, high-visibility role with direct influence on product, engineering, and business decisions.
- Real ownership over the development of Artika’s engineering capabilities, processes, and strategy.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture within a nationally recognized Best Managed company
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance from day one
- RRSP matching program from day one
- Company performance bonus
- Free parking
- Collaborative, on-site environment, with 4 days per week in the office
- Flexible days to use throughout the year
- Gym
- Barista
- Paid fresh-food cafeteria
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Gestionnaire de produits
À propos d’Artika
Artika est une marque montréalaise de produits et de solutions pour l’amélioration de l’habitat, reconnue notamment pour ses luminaires, ses ventilateurs et ses autres produits novateurs pour la maison. Elle a été reconnue parmi les sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada en 2026 par Deloitte et le magazine Report on Business, pour son leadership, son innovation et l’excellence de sa gestion.
Nous concevons des produits qui rendent l’amélioration de l’habitat plus belle, accessible et agréable. En réunissant le développement de produits, l’ingénierie et le design, nous transformons des idées pratiques en solutions de grande qualité, bien conçues pour la vie quotidienne.
Le poste
À titre de gestionnaire de produits, vous piloterez la stratégie, l’idéation, l’orientation du design, le positionnement et la croissance des marges d’un portefeuille de catégories existantes d’Artika ainsi que de nouvelles catégories introduites au fil de la croissance de l’entreprise.
En étroite collaboration avec les équipes de design, de développement de produits, d’approvisionnement, des ventes et du marketing, vous prendrez en charge vos catégories, de l’analyse du marché et de l’idéation jusqu’aux caractéristiques des produits, aux spécifications techniques, à la qualification des fournisseurs et à la négociation des coûts. Vous évaluerez les occasions d’affaires et gérerez les relations avec les fournisseurs afin d’offrir de la valeur aux détaillants et aux consommateurs.
Ce rôle offre une grande autonomie et convient à une personne aussi à l’aise à analyser les marchés, à négocier avec les fournisseurs et à repérer des occasions de produits innovants pour accroître les parts de marché et renforcer la marque Artika à l’échelle mondiale.
Vos responsabilités
- Gestion du cycle de vie des produits : Piloter le cycle de vie des nouveaux produits et des nouvelles catégories, de la conception au lancement. Collaborer avec les équipes de design et de développement de produits pour faire évoluer les produits existants et optimiser les portefeuilles selon leur performance sur le marché.
- Analyse du marché et de la concurrence : Suivre les tendances du marché, les activités de la concurrence et les besoins des clients afin de repérer des occasions de nouveaux produits et de nouvelles catégories.
- Idéation et développement de produits : Collaborer avec la R-D et le design pour traduire les études de marché en concepts créatifs, en cahiers des charges, en caractéristiques et en spécifications techniques, et contribuer au développement des produits.
- Approvisionnement et négociation des coûts : Identifier, qualifier et intégrer des fournisseurs appropriés, établir des relations durables et diriger l’optimisation des coûts ainsi que les négociations pour les principaux programmes de produits.
- Collaboration interfonctionnelle : Collaborer étroitement avec les fournisseurs en Asie et les équipes internes de design, des ventes, du marketing, du développement de produits et de l’approvisionnement pour soutenir le lancement des produits et des catégories.
- Soutien aux canaux commerciaux : Coordonner les revues internes des gammes, optimiser l’offre de produits et contribuer à la préparation des présentations destinées aux acheteurs des grands détaillants.
- Suivi de la performance des produits : Analyser les résultats de vente, les commentaires des clients et les indicateurs de rendement afin de repérer des occasions d’améliorer les produits, les portefeuilles et les marges.
- Veille technologique et innovation : Suivre les nouvelles technologies et les innovations afin d’anticiper les besoins futurs et de repérer des occasions de croissance.
Votre profil
- Au moins 5 ans d’expérience en gestion de produits.
- Solides compétences analytiques et capacité à interpréter les données du marché pour recommander des feuilles de route stratégiques pour les produits.
- Esprit créatif et innovant, avec la capacité de proposer de nouvelles solutions, de réunir des idées provenant de diverses sources et de remettre en question les façons de faire.
- Leadership transversal permettant de mobiliser les parties prenantes, d’orienter les décisions clés et de prioriser les activités qui soutiennent les objectifs de l’entreprise.
- Approche axée sur la clientèle et capacité à anticiper les besoins du marché pour les traduire en occasions de produits.
- Excellentes aptitudes en communication et aisance à travailler avec des équipes interfonctionnelles et des partenaires externes.
- Approche collaborative et flexible, avec un fort esprit d’équipe.
- Maîtrise professionnelle de l’anglais.
Qualifications souhaitées
- Expérience dans les secteurs de l’amélioration de l’habitat, de l’éclairage, de l’électronique ou dans un domaine connexe.
- La connaissance du français et du mandarin est un atout.
Nous offrons
- Un rôle à fort impact et très visible, avec une influence directe sur les décisions relatives aux produits, à l’ingénierie et aux affaires
- Une réelle responsabilité dans le développement des capacités, des processus et de la stratégie d’ingénierie d’Artika
- Une culture collaborative et entrepreneuriale au sein d’une entreprise reconnue à l’échelle nationale parmi les sociétés les mieux gérées
- Assurance santé et dentaire complète dès le premier jour
- Programme de cotisation équivalente au REER dès le premier jour
- Prime au rendement de l’entreprise
- Stationnement gratuit
- Un environnement collaboratif sur place, avec 4 jours par semaine au bureau
- Des journées flexibles
- Gym
- Barista
- Une cafétéria de plats frais offerte
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Product Manager
About Artika
Artika is a Montreal-based home improvement products and solutions brand, widely known for its lighting, fans and other innovative home products - and a 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Company, recognized by Deloitte and Report on Business magazine for leadership, innovation, and strong business management.
We design products that make home improvement more beautiful, accessible, and enjoyable. Bringing together product development, engineering, and design, we turn practical ideas into high-quality, well-designed solutions for everyday living.
The Role
As Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, ideation, design guidance, positioning, and margin growth of a portfolio of Artika’s existing categories and new categories introduced as the business grows.
Working closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Sales, and Marketing, you will own your categories from market insights and ideation through product features, technical specifications, supplier qualification, and cost negotiations. You will assess business opportunities and manage supplier relationships to deliver value to retailers and consumers.
This is a high-ownership role for someone equally comfortable analyzing markets, negotiating with suppliers, and identifying innovative product opportunities that grow market share and strengthen Artika’s brand worldwide.
What You’ll Do
- Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the lifecycle of new SKUs and categories from conception to launch. Work with Design and Product Development to evolve existing products and optimize portfolios based on in-market performance.
- Market and Competitive Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for new products and categories.
- Product Ideation and Development: Work with R&D and Design to translate market research into creative concepts, product briefs, features, and technical specifications, and contribute to the product development process.
- Sourcing and Cost Negotiations: Identify, qualify, and onboard suitable suppliers, build long-term relationships, and lead cost optimization and negotiations for major product programs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers in Asia and internal Design, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to support successful product and category launches.
- Commercial Channel Support: Coordinate internal line reviews, optimize product lineups, and help prepare presentations for buyers at major retailers.
- Product Performance Monitoring: Analyze sales results, customer feedback, and KPIs to identify opportunities to improve products, portfolios, and margins.
- Technology and Innovation: Monitor new technologies and innovations to anticipate future needs and identify opportunities for growth.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in product management.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data and recommend strategic product roadmaps.
- A creative, innovative approach, with the ability to propose new solutions, bring together diverse ideas, and challenge the status quo.
- Strong peer leadership, with the ability to align stakeholders, guide key decisions, and prioritize activities that support business objectives.
- A customer-focused approach and the ability to anticipate market needs and translate them into product opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- A collaborative, flexible approach and strong team spirit.
- English working proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in home improvement, lighting, electronics, or a related industry.
- French and Mandarin are assets.
We Offer
- High-impact, high-visibility role with direct influence on product, engineering, and business decisions.
- Real ownership over the development of Artika’s engineering capabilities, processes, and strategy.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture within a nationally recognized Best Managed company
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance from day one
- RRSP matching program from day one
- Company performance bonus
- Free parking
- Collaborative, on-site environment, with 4 days per week in the office
- Flexible days to use throughout the year
- Gym
- Barista
- Paid fresh-food cafeteria
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead product strategy and lifecycle management for existing and new categories, from market research and ideation through development, supplier qualification, negotiation, and launch. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to optimize product portfolios, sales performance, and margins while identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of product management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, customer focus, creativity, and the ability to lead across teams. Professional working proficiency in English is required; experience in home improvement, lighting, electronics, or a related industry is preferred, and French and Mandarin are assets.
Skills
- Product Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Market Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Ideation
- Product Development
- Product Roadmapping
- Supplier Qualification
- Cost Negotiation
- Sourcing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sales Analysis
- Customer Feedback Analysis
- Margin Optimization
- Stakeholder Leadership
- Technical Specifications
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- RRSP Matching
- Company Performance Bonus
- Free Parking
- Flexible Days
- Gym
- Barista
- Paid Fresh-Food Cafeteria
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Sales
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Product Strategy
- Product Lifecycle
- Market Research
- Market Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- Customer Needs
- Product Roadmaps
- Product Concepts
- Product Briefs
- Technical Specifications
- Research And Development
- Supplier Qualification
- Supplier Relationships
- Cost Optimization
- Cost Negotiations
- Product Launches
- Retail Buyers
- Sales Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Portfolio Optimization
- Margin Growth
- Home Improvement
- Lighting
- Electronics
- Product Innovation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Asia-Based Suppliers
- English
- French
- Mandarin