Product Director, RC OHdio (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Location: Montreal
Department: Digital Media (Mdias numriques) French services
Reports to: Senior Director Digital Strategy and Products

Job Overview

This position is part of the Digital Media department which oversees Radio-Canadas flagship digital products including RC OHdio the leading French-language audio destination.

In partnership with the Audio & Radio division the person in this role plays a key role in shaping the vision for RC OHdios evolution. They leverage a deep understanding of digital user behaviours market trends and technology to inform strategic thinking and guide product direction.

They lead the products evolution from discovery to delivery balancing user needs with business objectives. They work to enhance the overall experience (listening discoverability personalization interaction etc.) and drive innovation to retain current audiences and attract new ones. They also ensure the continuous evolution of tools and solutions that support editorial team operations.

They collaborate with product managers to coordinate the work carried out by the product team. They maintain strong ties with the content marketing communications and revenue teams to ensure strategic and operational alignment.

This role also aims to create synergies across products to strengthen engagement within Radio-Canadas broader digital ecosystem. The individual actively contributes to the organizations digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy

• Contribute to the vision and strategic direction of OHdio by bringing a digital perspective informed by data user insights and market and technology trends.
• Define and evolve the product roadmap in alignment with established priorities.
• Establish key objectives and performance indicators for the product aligned with Radio-Canadas overarching goals.
• Lead strategic analyses and develop recommendations to guide decision-making for RC OHdio and the broader digital ecosystem.

Product Discovery

• Lead the discovery phase by mobilizing various internal experts and collaborators.
• Assess deliverables and make informed decisions: when to deepen or halt exploration and when to move toward delivery.
• Promote continuous innovation focused on relevance and impact.
• Encourage structure and systematize discovery practices within the team and among key collaborators.

Product Delivery

• Support product managers and more broadly the product team in executing the roadmap acting as a facilitator and steward of strategic alignment.
• Help remove blockers and reprioritize when needed fostering a culture of collaboration and agility.
• Contribute to the quality and value of deliverables produced by the team.

Team Leadership and Product Governance

• Manage product managers supporting their professional growth and development.
• Take part in structuring and managing the product team including capacity planning and resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities.
• Clearly communicate priorities strategies and progress to internal teams partners collaborators and stakeholders.
• Act as a reference point for resolving prioritization conflicts making structured and informed trade-offs.
• Proactively manage product-related risks by anticipating and mitigating potential issues.

Qualifications

• Strategic unifying and collaborative leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to influence.
• Analytical mindset systems thinking and sound strategic judgment.
• Ability to rally a multidisciplinary team around a shared vision.
• Experience in digital strategy with strong user experience and data analysis skills (8 to 10 years).
• Solid command of discovery and product delivery practices.
• Experience managing a product team or in a related field (at least 5 years).
• Experience in digital audio products or related media products.
• Relevant university degree (business technology or related discipline).
• Excellent command of French (written and spoken) proficiency in English is an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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