Manager, Product and Technology
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About the Role
BioTalent Canada is hiring a Manager, Product and Technology to lead product lifecycle management, technology integration, and AI solution implementation. This role involves managing a team, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and driving continuous improvement of products and systems.
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Responsibilities
- Lead product ownership and lifecycle management, including identifying needs, testing, launch, refinement, and scaling of products and services
- Refine and scale existing products, and develop new products and services in collaboration with internal teams and external parties
- Own and optimize existing workflows, systems, and products, including managing requests and driving continuous improvement plans
- Coordinate cross functional initiatives end to end, ensuring alignment, clear timelines, and successful delivery
- Assess technology debt and recommend practical actions
- Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and user experiences
- Lead the implementation and application of AI solutions
- Manage and develop the Technology Integration team
- Develop and manage a network of technology and platform partners
- Act as an informed internal product and technology lead when working with external consultants and vendors
Requirements
- 5 7 years of progressive product or ecosystem management experience, including 2 3 years in a management capacity
- Post secondary education in a relevant discipline such as business, technology, computer science, engineering, information systems, or equivalent experience
- Proven track record managing products across the full lifecycle
- Strong technical foundation (e.g., software development, systems integration, data or platform management)
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing, coaching and developing team members
- Experience orchestrating delivery through external consultants, suppliers, or vendors
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Who We Are
- BioTalent Canada is the HR partner for Canada’s bio economy, working at the intersection of people, science, and workforce development.
Our Purpose & Values
- We believe Canada’s bioeconomy is people focused, a career of choice, and a key driver of economic growth.
What We Do
- We conduct labour market research, deliver employer supports, and develop talent connection tools.
About The Role
- Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Manager, Product and Technology is responsible for leading the development, evolution, and continuous improvement of BioTalent Canada’s products, systems, and technology enabled services.
What You’ll Do
- Lead product ownership and lifecycle management.
- Refine and scale existing products, and develop new products and services.
- Own and optimize existing workflows, systems, and products.
- Coordinate cross functional initiatives end to end.
- Assess technology debt and recommend practical actions.
- Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and user experiences.
- Lead the implementation and application of AI solutions.
- Manage and develop the Technology Integration team.
- Develop and manage a network of technology and platform partners.
- Act as an informed internal product and technology lead when working with external consultants and vendors.
- Contribute to organizational planning.
What We’re Looking For
- A leadership style that is affable, inclusive and clear.
- Demonstrated alignment with our corporate values.
- Proven track record managing products across the full lifecycle.
- Experience working with products or services related to education, workforce development, data, or AI enabled solutions.
- Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and customer journey design.
- Ability to connect day to day execution to long term organizational goals.
- Strong technical foundation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing, coaching and developing team members.
- Experience orchestrating delivery through external consultants, suppliers, or vendors.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude in artificial intelligence (AI).
Our Work Environment
- BioTalent Canada offers a hybrid, collaborative work environment, with regular in person connection from our Ottawa office. This role requires a minimum of two days per week onsite.
Highlights of our Total Rewards Package
- A starting base salary range: CAD 80,000 CAD 100,000.
- Time off: 20 vacation days, 12 paid personal days, birthday off, 2 paid volunteer days.
- Well being & financial security: Health Care Spending Account, prescription drug coverage, wellness benefits, employer matched contributions to a Group Retirement Savings Plan.
- Support for life events: Parental leave top up program, RESP contribution, Canadian citizenship fee reimbursement.
- Growth & flexibility: Professional development opportunities and flexible working hours.
Equal Opportunity
- BioTalent Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
Application Process
- Applications due by August 6th at 12pm.
- Process may include preliminary call, 2 3 interviews, written assessment, reference checks and background checks.
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