Junior Product Manager

If you are interested kindly send the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Tuesday, July 28, 10:00 AM EST if that interests you and matches your profile. Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. Updated Resume in word format (Mandatory) References (Mandatory) Expected hourly rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn ID (Mandatory) Job Title: RQ11356 - Product Manager - Junior Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Onsite Estimated Start Date: 2026-08-10 Estimated End Date: 2027-03-31 #Business Days: 177.00 Extension: Probable after the initial mandate Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day Security Level: No Clearance Required Must Have 5+ years of experience in product management. Agile and traditional project management experience. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience in the data & AI domain. Act as the liaison between clients and development teams. Translate business strategy into product strategy and subsequently the translation to high level requirements. Own and execute the product roadmap. Provide insights and collateral to stakeholders on the specific areas of the product. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Description Responsibilities: Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements defining the product vision ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals Gain a deep understanding of customer experience: identify and fill product gaps Generate new ideas that grow market share Improve customer experience Drive growth Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners Develop product pricing and positioning strategies Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services Key Responsibilities Act as the liaison between clients and development teams. Translate business strategy into product strategy and subsequently the translation to high level requirements. Own and execute the product roadmap. Provide insights and collateral to stakeholders on the specific areas of the product. Manage all aspects of the product throughout its lifecycle, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues. Act as the product owners in agile ceremonies. Skills & Qualifications Relevant education. Experience in the data & AI domain. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 5+ years of experience in product management. Agile and traditional project management experience. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Ability working in Agile, fast-paced, data-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with large-scale distributed systems with many stakeholders and clients. Experience And Skill Set Requirements Product Management skills - 50% Interperpersonal Skills - 50%