Group Product Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Group Product Manager based in Canada.Join a high-impact product leadership team and take ownership of a core portfolio within a leading higher education technology platform. In this role, you will shape the long-term product vision and strategy for solutions used daily by millions of students and thousands of instructors. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers while driving innovation, execution, and measurable business outcomes. Working closely with Engineering, Design, Data, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams, you will transform customer insights into impactful product experiences. You will also play a key role in exploring AI-powered solutions and emerging technologies to improve teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands‑on leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, embraces ownership, and wants to make a meaningful impact on education at scale.Accountabilities:Product Strategy and Vision:
Define, communicate, and champion the long‑term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for your portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities.Portfolio Ownership:
Lead key product domains across the platform, identifying opportunities to strengthen product‑market fit, improve customer experiences, and build sustainable competitive advantages.Strategic Business Planning:
Develop compelling business cases supported by financial projections, ROI analysis, and strategic value assessments to guide product investments and priorities.People Leadership and Development:
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Product Managers through regular one‑on‑one meetings, constructive feedback, career development, and clear performance expectations.Execution and Delivery:
Oversee the development and launch of high‑quality products across your portfolio, maintaining strong product management standards from ideation and validation through delivery and continuous improvement.Technical Innovation:
Use technical tools, data, SQL, APIs, business intelligence platforms, and AI‑assisted development technologies to validate hypotheses, build prototypes, and accelerate product discovery.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Design, Data, Go‑to‑Market, Customer Success, and Marketing teams to align priorities and drive successful product outcomes.Stakeholder Management:
Influence senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders through clear communication, sound judgment, and compelling product recommendations.Customer Discovery and Validation:
Conduct regular customer research, develop prototypes, recruit design partners, and establish pilot programs to test ideas and validate product opportunities.Operational Excellence:
Make timely decisions, balance value and risk, proactively resolve challenges, and ensure reliable delivery against critical deadlines, including fixed academic calendar milestones.AI and Emerging Technologies:
Identify and explore opportunities to integrate generative AI and other innovative technologies into product development and customer‑facing experiences.Product Portfolio Integration:
Where applicable, lead complex multi-product initiatives and integrations, ensuring interoperability and a cohesive product strategy across interconnected solutions.Requirements:
Product Management Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in product management, including a minimum of 1 year in a people management or leadership role.People Management:
Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing Product Managers, including early‑career professionals, while fostering accountability and independent decision‑making.Strategic Product Leadership:
Proven ability to define product strategies, manage complex portfolios, identify market opportunities, and translate business objectives into actionable roadmaps.Technical Fluency:
Comfortable working with SQL, APIs, business intelligence tools, and AI technologies, with the ability to independently develop prototypes or validate technical hypotheses with minimal engineering support.AI-Assisted Development:
Hands‑on experience using AI‑powered development tools for professional or personal projects, including building prototypes and presenting functional demonstrations.MCP Integrations:
Experience building Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations.Product Delivery:
Strong track record of successfully launching complex, cross‑functional products on time and to high‑quality standards.Business Acumen:
Experience developing business cases, financial projections, ROI assessments, and investment recommendations.Cross-Functional Influence:
Proven ability to build relationships, align stakeholders, influence senior executives, and lead effectively without relying solely on formal authority.Startup Mindset:
Entrepreneurial approach, adaptability, initiative, and comfort working in fast‑paced environments alongside engineers, data scientists, and other technical professionals.Execution and Accountability:
Highly reliable, results‑oriented, and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments and prevent important details from being overlooked.Communication Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex topics, document decisions, and bring clarity to ambiguous situations.Problem‑Solving:
Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively while remaining open to new perspectives.Customer Focus:
Passion for understanding customer needs, validating ideas through research, and delivering meaningful product improvements.The following qualifications are considered strong assets:Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or B2B2C business models.Experience leading complex integrations, multi-product initiatives, or platform‑wide projects, with a strong understanding of data interoperability.Familiarity with platform and infrastructure product areas, including accounts, billing, provisioning, and related services.Experience managing mobile products or overseeing both web and native mobile product experiences.Professional experience in high technology, education technology, or large-scale technology platforms.Benefits:
Remote‑first flexibility:
Work remotely in a flexible environment that supports autonomy and work‑life balance.Competitive health benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage starting on your first day.Generous time off:
An innovative paid time off policy designed to provide flexibility and plenty of time for rest and personal well‑being.Professional development:
Access to continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen your leadership and technical skills.Meaningful impact:
Contribute to products that directly influence the educational experiences of millions of students and thousands of instructors.Innovation opportunities:
Work with emerging technologies, including generative AI, and see the direct impact of your work on customers.Leadership ownership:
Take responsibility for a broad product portfolio and lead your own team from day one, with the autonomy to shape strategy and execution.Collaborative culture:
Join a supportive, passionate team that values strong customer relationships, collaboration, and mutual success.Performance‑driven leadership:
Benefit from a management approach focused on professional growth, engagement, connection, and individual performance.Inclusive workplace:
Be part of an environment that values diversity, accessibility, equal opportunity, and the contributions of people from all backgrounds.Toronto headquarters:
Access to a welcoming and collaborative office environment for those who wish to connect in person.
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