Product Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry

For nearly 40 years, ZTR has designed, developed and released products that have a positive environmental impact within the Locomotive Industry. Planning for an environmentally sustainable future means taking action today in preparation for tomorrow. Everyone has a role to play and we take ours seriously.

What You’ll be Doing

The Product Manager is responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a product or product line delivering transformational environmental and operational efficiencies for locomotives. This role works at the intersection of business, technology, and user experience, ensuring the product delivers value to customers and achieves organizational goals. Product Managers collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support—to guide products from concept to launch and ongoing optimization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Driving product strategy in alignment with the overall company vision and goals through market research, analyzing customer needs, and identifying market opportunities to define the product roadmap.

• Develop a product roadmap that outlines the product's features, enhancements, and delivery timelines. Prioritizing features based on customer and business value, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring the product roadmap aligns with the company's strategic objectives.

• Working closely with stakeholders, customers, and internal teams to gather and document product requirements. This includes defining user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria to clearly communicate the product's functionality and features.

• Collaborating with various teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ensure successful product development and launch. This involves coordinating efforts, facilitating communication, and resolving any conflicts or issues that may arise.
  
  
• Overseeing the product development process, ensuring that the product is built according to specifications, and managing the product lifecycle. Conducting product reviews, tracking progress, and making adjustments as necessary.

• Developing and executing a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for new product releases. Creating marketing plans, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to drive product adoption and sales.

• Monitoring the performance and success of the product in the market. Analyzing product metrics, user feedback, and market trends to identify areas for improvement and optimize the product's performance.
  
  
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and ensure customer satisfaction. Conducting customer interviews, organizing user feedback sessions, and addressing customer concerns.

Who you are:

• 3+ years of relevant product management experience, preferably with hardware and software products.
• Previous experience in related industries, with experience in the railway industry being an asset.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related fields
• Proven experience in successfully carrying products through concept to launch in the entire product life cycle
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative, and a knack for working with cross functional teams
• Adaptable, expert in time management and organizational skills
• Passionate about technology and continuous learning
• Ability to travel internationally

Please apply even if you don’t qualify for all responsibilities or skills.

This position is open as we're looking to expand our team!

The expected annual base salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $120,000 CDN.

The annual base salary is determined through comprehensive market research and considers factors including qualifications, skills, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and alignment with local and industry market data. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Employees may also be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including Employer RRSP matching. Salary ranges listed in job postings are subject to change. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory reference and background checks, as well as proof of eligibility to work in Canada.

Why Choose ZTR?

ZTR offers a positive working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about driving environmental and financial benefits for our clients. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue on a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR.

At ZTR, we continuously promote a healthy balance between work, fun and family. This is a place where employees make a difference in our company and within our customers’ organizations. You will have the ability to direct your career path at ZTR as we are rapidly growing with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

ZTR Control Systems provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will address information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants in confidence.

At ZTR, we're proud to share that we do not use AI tools when screening and evaluating candidates throughout our recruitment processes. All hiring decisions are carefully made by our recruiting team. We thank all who apply to our roles. Please be advised that due to a large volume of applications, we will only contact candidates that we decide to proceed with via email or phone.