Senior Product Manager

Client:   Government Services Integration Cluster (GSIC) – Government of Ontario

Ministry:   Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Location:  222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON

Work Arrangement:  100% Onsite – 5 days per week

Contract:   August 10, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Extension:   Up to 1 extension

Openings:  1

Security Clearance:   No clearance required

Position Overview

The Government of Ontario is seeking a   Senior Product Manager   with  8+ years of product management experience   to lead product planning, strategy, roadmap execution, stakeholder engagement, and delivery within a   data and AI environment .

The successful candidate will serve as the key liaison between clients, business stakeholders, and development teams, translating business strategy and customer needs into product strategy, high-level requirements, roadmaps, and actionable delivery plans.

This role requires a strong combination of   product management expertise, Agile and traditional project management experience, stakeholder management, influencing skills, and excellent communication abilities .

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the   liaison between clients and development teams , ensuring business and customer needs are clearly understood and translated into delivery outcomes.
  
• Translate   business strategy into product strategy   and subsequently translate product strategy into   high-level requirements .
  
• Own and execute the   product roadmap , including prioritization based on business and customer impact.
  
• Lead product planning and execution throughout the   entire product lifecycle .
  
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize   product and customer requirements .
  
• Define and communicate the   product vision , ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and goals.
  
• Develop a deep understanding of the   customer experience , identify product gaps, and generate ideas to improve customer outcomes.
  
• Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle, including   customer feedback, requirements, issues, priorities, and enhancements .
  
• Provide   insights, information, and collateral to stakeholders   relating to specific product areas.
  
• Create buy-in for the product vision among internal stakeholders and key external partners.
  
• Act as the   Product Owner in Agile ceremonies   and actively support Agile delivery practices.
  
• Scope and prioritize activities based on   business value and customer impact .
  
• Translate product strategy and requirements into   detailed requirements and prototypes , where appropriate.
  
• Work closely with engineering and development teams to support timely delivery and optimal use of resources.
  
• Drive product launches and coordinate with executives, communications/public relations teams, and other product management stakeholders.
  
• Develop and support   product pricing and positioning strategies , where applicable.
  
• Evaluate promotional and communication plans to ensure alignment with product strategy and that product messaging is effectively communicated.
  
• Act as a   product evangelist , building awareness and understanding of the product across stakeholder groups.
  
• Represent the product and organization when engaging with customers and stakeholders to solicit feedback on products and services.
  
• Operate effectively in an   Agile, fast-paced, data-driven environment .
  

Requirements

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

Candidates   must   demonstrate the following:

• 8+ years of experience in Product Management.
  
• Experience in the   Data & AI domain .
  
• Experience with both   Agile and traditional project management   methodologies.
  
• Excellent   stakeholder management and influencing skills .
  
• Excellent   verbal and written communication skills .
  
• Demonstrated ability to act as a   liaison between clients and development teams .
  
• Demonstrated ability to   translate business strategy into product strategy and high-level requirements .
  
• Demonstrated experience   owning and executing product roadmaps .
  
• Experience providing   insights and collateral to stakeholders   concerning specific product areas.
  
• Experience managing products throughout their lifecycle, including   customer feedback, requirements, and issues .
  
• Experience acting as a   Product Owner in Agile ceremonies .
  
• Ability to work effectively in an   Agile, fast-paced, data-driven environment .
  
• Relevant education.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with   large-scale distributed systems .
  
• Experience working within environments involving   multiple stakeholders and clients .
  
• Strong understanding of customer experience, product gaps, product opportunities, and product growth.
  
• Experience working closely with engineering teams to achieve   quick time-to-market and optimal resource utilization .
  

Core Competencies

Product Management – 50%

• Product strategy and vision
  
• Product roadmap ownership
  
• Product lifecycle management
  
• Requirements gathering and prioritization
  
• Customer experience
  
• Data & AI product environments
  
• Product Owner responsibilities
  
• Agile product delivery
  
• Business-to-product strategy translation
  

Interpersonal Skills – 50%

• Stakeholder management
  
• Influencing and negotiation
  
• Client relationship management
  
• Executive communication
  
• Cross-functional collaboration
  
• Verbal and written communication
  
• Ability to create stakeholder buy-in
  
• Communication between business, clients, product, and technical teams
  

Work Arrangement

100% onsite – 5 days per week

Location:  222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario

Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Toronto five days per week.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a   Senior Product Manager with 8+ years of hands-on product management experience , preferably within complex enterprise or government environments. They should have strong   Data & AI domain experience , a proven track record of owning product roadmaps, translating business strategy into product requirements, and working closely with technical/development teams.

Strong stakeholder management, influencing, communication, Agile delivery, and Product Owner experience are critical to success in this position.