HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three 3 days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name.
Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven and nbsp;Senior Product Manager and nbsp;to lead the planning development and delivery of high-impact products. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering and prioritizing product requirements collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring the timely delivery of features and enhancements that meet organizational goals. This role requires a deep understanding of product management methodologies strong leadership skills and a passion for leveraging technology to revolutionize public service delivery. Join us in transforming how government services are accessed and experienced by businesses across the state. and nbsp;
Additionally the Senior Product Manager will mentor a junior Product Manager providing guidance and fostering their development within the team. and nbsp;
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Key deliverables will include: and nbsp;
- Product Roadmap Development: and nbsp;Create and maintain a strategic product roadmap detailing feature releases enhancements and long-term product vision. and nbsp;
- Feature Prioritization: and nbsp;Prioritize features based on their impact value and feasibility balancing short-term needs with the long-term product strategy. and nbsp;
- Project Management: and nbsp;Coordinate cross-functional teams manage timelines and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational objectives. and nbsp;
- Risk Management: and nbsp;Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure successful product delivery and alignment with organizational standards. and nbsp;
- Stakeholder Communication: and nbsp;Facilitate regular updates and feedback sessions with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the product lifecycle. and nbsp;
- Mentorship and Team Development: and nbsp;Mentor and collaborate with junior Product Managers providing guidance on best practices and helping them grow in their roles. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure team development and knowledge sharing. and nbsp;
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The Contractor will also be required to: and nbsp;
- Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines. and nbsp;
- Notify the Cluster/Ministry Project Manager in writing of any issues or material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables as soon as they become aware of them. and nbsp;
- Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed. and nbsp;
- Comply with the and nbsp;Ontario Government and nbsp;and and nbsp;Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices. and nbsp;
- Comply with the Ontario Government and Cluster/Ministry and nbsp;architecture/technology standards and nbsp;and and nbsp;best practices. and nbsp;
- Adhere to the and nbsp;Ontario Government Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines. and nbsp;
- Provide and nbsp;knowledge transfer and nbsp;and and nbsp;skill development and nbsp;to designated Cluster/Ministry staff as part of the project delivery process. and nbsp;
- Follow the and nbsp;Ontario Government I and amp;IT Directive Operational Policy on the I and amp;IT Project Gateway Process and other applicable Guidelines Standards and Procedures. and nbsp;
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Product Management Experience 50 and nbsp;
- Proven experience in product planning and lifecycle management. and nbsp;
- Skilled in defining and executing product vision and strategy. and nbsp;
- Ability to gather and prioritize customer and business requirements. and nbsp;
- Proficient in creating and managing detailed product roadmaps. and nbsp;
- Experience with OPS project assessments (e.g. TRA PIA) and financial analysis for multi-year projects. and nbsp;
- Proven ability to manage multi-year multi-million budget projects including stakeholder management risk mitigation and scope control. and nbsp;
- Expertise in formulating business and technical requirements solving business problems and defining product visions and goals. and nbsp;
- Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams for product delivery. and nbsp;
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Technical Deployment and Project Integration Skills 25 and nbsp;
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. and nbsp;
- Skilled in managing project life cycles using tools like Jira Trello Microsoft Project Kanban and Azure DevOps. and nbsp;
- Proficiency with online collaboration tools such as Miro Microsoft Teams Atlassian Confluence Trello Office 365 Google Drive Zoom and Slack. and nbsp;
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Documentation Skills 20 and nbsp;
- Experience creating privacy financial communication and IT documentation including business cases Privacy Impact Assessments Threat Impact Assessments and Requests for Service. and nbsp;
- Experience in creating Agile methodology artifacts such as roadmaps release plans epics/features/user stories. and nbsp;
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Public Sector Experience 5 and nbsp;
- Experience with public sector ITIL processes including incident management release management problem management support models etc. and nbsp;
- Familiarity with the PMO Stage Gate process as implemented in the Ontario Public Sector. and nbsp;
- Experience with Service Ontario/Ministry of Government and Consumer Services business processes gating procedures project management requirements and business rules. and nbsp;
Must Have:
- Experience delivery in a tight deadline and high-pressure environment
- Strong communication skills leading and hands-on exp.
- Proven experience in product planning and lifecycle management. and nbsp;
- Skilled in defining and executing product vision and strategy. and nbsp;
- Ability to gather and prioritize customer and business requirements. and nbsp;
- Proficient in creating and managing detailed product roadmaps. and nbsp;
- End to end project management experience (inception to delivery)