Senior Product Manager

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead our Data Platform team in designing and deploying secure, scalable, and dynamic data and cloud infrastructure. You will oversee a complex ecosystem—including Azure, Databricks, and Advanced Analytics—to ensure the delivery of foundational technologies that power both enterprise and customer solutions. This role requires a governance-first mindset and the ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution.

Location: Toronto, ON

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Duration: 6-month contract

Rate: $76.64 - $81.78/hr

Advantages
- High-Impact Leadership: Direct the strategy for a critical data ecosystem involving Azure and Databricks.

- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge tools like GitHub, ETL pipelines, and Advanced Analytics.

- Hybrid Work Environment: Professional onsite collaboration in Toronto paired with remote flexibility.

- Strategic Influence: High visibility through participation in executive steering committees and vendor management.

Responsibilities
Backlog Ownership & Prioritization

- Define and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, technical feasibility, and compliance.

- Draft clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for engineering teams.

- Strategically balance short-term delivery requirements with long-term platform evolution.

Delivery & Execution

- Partner with engineering leads to facilitate smooth sprint planning, delivery, and release management.

- Make rapid, informed decisions regarding technical trade-offs and constraints.

- Monitor platform KPIs, focusing on performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and user adoption.

Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration

- Engage with internal stakeholders to translate data needs into technical requirements.

- Manage vendor relationships to ensure alignment with project objectives and quality standards.

- Prepare materials for and participate in steering committees to ensure organizational alignment.

Risk Management & Governance

- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to avoid delivery delays.

- Implement best practices to minimize operational risks and enhance portfolio success.

- Maintain a governance-first approach to all data initiatives within the portfolio.

Qualifications
Experience & Expertise

- 10+ years of professional experience in product management or technical leadership.

- Proven track record of managing Data or Cloud Infrastructure platforms (Azure preferred).

- Strong experience in Agile methodologies, specifically sprint planning and release management.

- Demonstrated ability to manage vendor resources and large-scale stakeholder groups.

Technical Knowledge

- Familiarity with the Data ecosystem: Databricks, Data Warehousing, ETL, and Data Pipelines.

- Understanding of Data Analytics and Visualization tools.

- Ability to translate complex technical constraints into business-friendly strategy.

Competencies

- Exceptional decision-making skills under pressure.

- Strong risk assessment and mitigation capabilities.

- Governance-focused mindset with a focus on security and compliance.

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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