DescriptionSector: Dealer Services Working Conditions: Telework Location: Vancouver would be preferred but open to candidates across Canada Status: PermanentAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for bringing innovative products to market? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We are looking for a talented and driven Product Manager to join our close knit team! In this role you will play a significant role in defining the requirements and prioritizing the features required in a project. Your primary objective is to facilitate communication and decisions between the customer, the business, and the product development teams.What Will I Be Doing:Project ManagementHelp manage, plan, and organize the activities and schedules of large projectsContribute to defining project scopeAssist in defining and managing project prioritiesIs involved in identifying the operating issues related to the technological and/or business architectures proposed to meet client needs.Business ArchitectureConduct analysis to determine the best path for solving business problems/opportunities through process improvement, systems enhancement, user training, and/or software procurement.In conjunction with business partners, initiate IT project requests, perform initial analysis of the request, and provide initial business assessment. (Project Proposal, Lean Business Case or Strategic Business Case).Assist the Director of Projects in working with the business to integrate capacity planning and roadmaps into strategic planning and project implementations.Help define the set of strategic, core, and support processes that transcend functional and organizational boundaries.Product ManagementParticipate in defining business requirements and identifying acceptance criteria for project featuresActively involved in establishing the scope of initiativesWork with stakeholders to fully understand business needs and define the requirementsIdentify dependencies with other teamsParticipate in the resolution of various problems in collaboration with the business owners, Product Owner, and IT sectorsRelations with StakeholdersWork closely with Product Manager (PM), Product Owners (PO), Stakeholders, clients (internal partners), Architects and IT teamsBe the point of contact for Key Partners / Large accounts regarding technical issuesEnsure Change Management Plans are created and implemented for all projects or major featuresWhat We are Looking for:A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or computer science or equivalent work experienceFive years or more in the Auto business sector would be an assetDemonstrable experience in supporting Owners and other stakeholders to support business decisionsBasic knowledge of the principles of Lean and Agile software developmentAbility to anticipate problems and address challengesDemonstrate curiosity and be in “continuous exploration” modeGreat ease to evolve in changing context and needsAbility to create a team synergy with all stakeholdersFamiliarity with the IA Project Management framework would be an asset.Knowledge of IA development methodology would be an asset.What iA Offers:A competitive compensation plan that also includes an annual bonus for all permanent employeesWe value and encourage our employees to have a good work life balance and so on top of vacation we offer Personal Leave DaysTo encourage an active and healthy lifestyle, we have a generous Wellness plan that covers physical activity and wellness expenses.A medical and dental plan for our employees and their dependents as well as a Health Spending Account to cover costs not covered by our planA Defined Benefit Pension plan to take care of you in retirement.A home office equipment program to ensure that you have the best working environment.Participation in our Share Purchase Plan with matching contributions from iAYour development and continuous improvement are important to us! We offer an Education Assistance Program to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to grow your career here at iA.CompensationThe typical hiring range for this position is from $78,000 and $85,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on skills, job-related knowledge, experience, and internal equity. All permanent employees of iA are also entitled to an annual bonus.At iA, we are committed to a fair, market-based and equitable compensation structure. Our market data is refreshed on an annual basis to reflect the most current market conditions.
