Product Manager - Aviation & Construction

at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.The Opportunity Job classification: A5950 - Information Officer III Salary range: $77,$97,;Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 40 Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, June 12, 2026

Our ideal Product Manager is motivated to impact people’s lives, has a growth mindset, loves rolling up their sleeves, and is relentlessly learner‑obsessed. This role leads the development and delivery of exceptional, life‑changing learning experiences within the Aviation and Construction Portfolios, collaborating with teams across SAIT as well as industry, funders, and training partners.

As the Product Manager, you bring deep domain expertise and champion the learner experience, understanding the critical importance of these sectors to Alberta’s economic ecosystem. You will oversee a suite of learning products and services, ensuring they meet customer needs, generate revenue, and achieve business objectives.

You will lead product discovery, vision and strategy, analytics, and cross‑functional coordination to build, launch, and iterate on innovative training products. You’ll work closely with teams across the Corporate Development, Applied Research and International Division responsible for delivery, instructor contracts, and learning management platforms. You will also coordinate internal and industry partners in co‑creation activities such as roundtables, guest speaking, and program engagement. You are the advocate and champion for your products, ensuring stakeholders have the tools and information they need to support and promote the programs.

You are driven by delivering high‑quality learning experiences and continuously improving them. You bring a strong understanding of your industry verticals, including talent trends, opportunities, challenges, and the skills that create pathways into emerging careers. Your work directly influences the talent pipeline that fuels Alberta’s economy.

You thrive working independently while embracing true collaboration. You are a self‑starter with a collegial, supportive attitude, comfortable with agile ways of working, and a project‑management powerhouse who knows how to prioritize and get things done.

How you'll contribute

Product Strategy and Vision

• Identify customer needs, define target markets, determine product roadmaps, and develop pitch presentations
• Understand pathways for future learning and career progression
• Develop and maintain domain expertise in the defined product stack

Market Research and Analytics

• Gather and analyze data on customer needs, preferences, and behaviours
• Conduct competitive analysis
• Interpret and apply market trend insights

Product Development and Iteration

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage program development, workflows, processes, and reporting
• Oversee product development and refinement to ensure timelines and budgets are met

Product Launch Strategy

• Develop go‑to‑market strategies for new and revised products
• Establish pricing strategies

Product Performance

• Identify and track performance metrics (sales, customer satisfaction, profitability, etc.)
• Make data‑informed decisions on improvements, updates, and new features

Stakeholder Management

• Identify and negotiate agreements with funders, suppliers, industry, and community partners
• Build strong relationships with industry to understand talent needs and co‑create programming
• Collaborate with Academic Schools, Applied Research, Youth Programming, and other areas involved in product development
• Serve as the internal product champion, maintaining a central source of truth for strategy, vision, and product documentation

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to technical issues, staffing, regulatory requirements, and customer satisfaction

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product management or a closely related field

Skills

• Understanding of emerging markets, talent landscapes, and the future of work
• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working within agile teams and applying agile practices
• Ability to foster collaboration, build trust, and inspire high performance
• Ability to analyze and diagnose process issues and implement improvements
• Strong data synthesis and analysis capabilities
• Curiosity and a continuous‑learning mindset
• Skilled in facilitation, team meetings, brainstorming, and strategy sessions
• Negotiation and risk‑management capabilities
• Ability to build relationships at senior or influential levels
• Ability to synthesize complex or emerging concepts into cohesive strategy and vision

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way. Together, we build bold futures At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: - Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing - SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Excellent dining options on campus - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes About SAIT At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.