At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that's not all. Whether we're leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.
Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to lead the development of internal platforms designed to support our product line development organizations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the SVPG product model and a proven track record of building platforms that internal customers love.
Key Responsibilities:- Platform Vision and Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for internal platforms that align with the company's goals and the needs of product line development teams. Focus on achieving outcomes over outputs.
- Internal Customer Discovery: Engage with internal stakeholders to deeply understand their problems and needs. Use this insight to inform platform decisions and prioritize features.
- Platform Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and IT, to build and iterate on platforms. Ensure that platform development is guided by continuous learning and validation.
- Outcome Measurement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of platform initiatives. Use data to drive decisions and iterate on the platform.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. Manage expectations and provide regular updates on platform progress and outcomes.
- Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies relevant to internal platforms. Use this knowledge to identify opportunities and threats.
- Agile Practices: Implement agile methodologies to ensure efficient and flexible platform development. Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:- Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in Product Management
- 5+ years of experience leading agile teams through the complete product development lifecycle
- Considerable experience with driving platform adoption
- Ability to communicate and execute a strategic vision for long-term product roadmaps of complex products
- Strong project and process management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in agile and lean startup methodologies, with a focus on delivering minimum viable products and continuous improvement
- Excellent design, product sense, and interpersonal skills to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and strategic analysis skills
- Proven ability to interpret data, generate innovative solutions, and navigate conflicts of interest
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Mindset: Customer-centric, outcome-focused, and data-driven. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Tools: Proficiency with product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or similar.
Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:
- Canadian criminal record check;
- Public safety verification;
- Canadian ID cross-check;
- 5-year employment verification;
- Education verification; and
- If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check
How we workWe know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:
Connection: You're surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.
Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.
Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.
Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you
