Senior Product Manager

We are seeking a strategic Senior Product Manager for a 6-month engagement in Toronto. This role is critical for leading the migration of records from legacy systems (IDS) to modern platforms (OPSdocs), assessing feasibility, and defining the product vision. You will act as a primary decision-maker, balancing business objectives, policy intent, and user needs while collaborating with multi-disciplinary I&IT teams in an Agile environment.

Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Rate: $562.69-$598.13/hr


Advantages
High-Impact Modernization: Lead the transition of mission-critical records from legacy systems to a modern, enterprise-grade document management solution.

Strategic Influence: Direct the evaluation of vendor RFIs and influence the feasibility and cost-analysis of major IT shifts.

Collaborative Environment: Work 3 days onsite in a central Toronto location, fostering high-touch collaboration with business and I&IT leads.

Lifecycle Breadth: Experience the full product journey, including the strategic decommissioning of legacy assets.

Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
Roadmap Leadership: Lead and manage the product vision and roadmap, ensuring priorities align with business goals and policy requirements.

Strategic Evaluation: Lead the development and evaluation of RFIs to assess cost, effort, and feasibility for record migrations.

Backlog Ownership: Own and prioritize the product backlog; translate stakeholder feedback and business needs into actionable epics, features, and user stories.

Decision Making: Serve as the primary authority on scope trade-offs and prioritization to maximize business value while managing delivery constraints.

Agile Delivery & Execution
Lifecycle Management: Manage the product throughout its lifecycle, from discovery and gathering requirements to final execution and decommissioning of legacy systems.

Ceremony Leadership: Actively participate in and lead Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Sprint Reviews.

Quality Assurance: Review and accept completed work to ensure it meets established acceptance criteria and user expectations.

Risk Management: Monitor delivery progress, manage technical dependencies, and proactively address risks or impediments.

Stakeholder & Business Integration
Strategic Guidance: Integrate vendor findings with business processes and decommissioning plans for legacy inventory.

Evangelism: Create buy-in for the product vision internally and with external partners; act as a product evangelist to build awareness.

Domain Alignment: Collaborate with policy, program, and operational areas to support the evolution of products related to compliance, inspections, and enforcement activities.

Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of experience in product management with a track record of delivering prioritized features and justifying product investments.

Agile Mastery: Deep experience working in Agile delivery environments, collaborating closely with Scrum Masters and development teams.

Public Sector Expertise: Proven experience navigating public sector governance, approvals, compliance, and accountability requirements.

Technical Domain: Knowledge of business processes related to permitting, inspections, and legal actions (investigations/prosecutions).

Tooling Proficiency: Expert use of Azure DevOps (or equivalent) for backlog management and roadmap tracking.

Analytical Skills: Ability to define and track KPIs, product performance metrics, and benefits realization.

Soft Skills: Exceptional mediation and communication skills; a team player capable of managing competing priorities and executive-level stakeholders.

Summary
If you are a seasoned Product Manager with a passion for public sector digital transformation and a talent for navigating complex legacy-to-modern migrations, we encourage you to apply today!

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