Senior Product Manager

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to drive end-to-end product planning and execution across the entire software lifecycle. In this role, you will define the overarching product vision, gather and prioritize business and customer requirements, and align feature roadmaps with strategic organizational goals. Working closely with engineering teams, executive stakeholders, and external partners, you will translate strategic objectives into clear product specifications, lead rapid feature delivery, and champion product adoption to optimize customer experience and maximize market impact.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week)

Duration: 6-month contract



Advantages
Full-Lifecycle Ownership: Lead complete product lifecycles from initial concept and prototyping through go-to-market launch.

Strategic Influence: Shape product positioning, roadmap priorities, and long-term vision directly aligned with enterprise strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with senior leadership, engineering, and external stakeholders.

Focused Workspace: Accelerate execution in a dedicated 5-day onsite team environment.



Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive product planning and execution throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

Gather, analyze, and prioritize business, technical, and customer requirements to define product vision and strategic roadmaps.

Translate high-level strategy into detailed Market Requirements Documents (MRDs), Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), and prototypes.

Scope and prioritize development activities based on business value, customer impact, and strategic priorities.

Partner closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure rapid time-to-market and efficient resource utilization.

Drive internal buy-in and external partner alignment around the product vision, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.

Coordinate and lead product launch activities alongside executive leadership, marketing, and delivery teams.

Manage beta and pilot programs for early-stage product concepts, incorporating direct user feedback to refine features and address market gaps.

Evaluate competitive landscapes, market trends, and third-party partnership or licensing opportunities.

Serve as a primary product evangelist to articulate value propositions and gather user insights directly from stakeholders.



Qualifications
Senior Product Management Experience: Proven track record as a Product/Senior Product Manager leading product strategy, roadmap planning, and feature prioritization.

Requirements & Artifact Delivery: Extensive experience crafting comprehensive MRDs and PRDs with prioritized feature backlogs, specifications, and business justifications.

Agile Engineering Alignment: Demonstrated success collaborating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software releases within tight timelines.

Pilot & Market Execution: Proven experience running beta and pilot programs, conducting competitive analyses, and evaluating third-party licensing or partnership opportunities.

Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-relationship skills with a track record of managing competing priorities.

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Hands-on experience managing or delivering projects involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning capabilities.

Prior product management experience within public sector or broader public-sector enterprise environments.



Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Product Manager" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!



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