Senior Product Manager

Assignment:   Product Manager – Senior

Client:   Government Services Integration Cluster

Ministry:   Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Location:  222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario

Work Arrangement:  100% Onsite – 5 days per week

Contract:   September 21, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Openings:  1

Security Clearance:   No Clearance Required

Closing Date:   September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Position Overview

Our client, the   Government Services Integration Cluster within the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement , is seeking a   Senior Product Manager   to lead product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding customer and business needs, defining product vision and strategy, prioritizing product requirements, developing detailed requirements and prototypes, coordinating with engineering teams, and driving successful product launches and adoption.

This role requires a highly collaborative product leader with strong project management, technical integration, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and client relationship management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead   product planning and execution throughout the complete product lifecycle .
  
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize   product and customer requirements .
  
• Define and communicate a clear   product vision   aligned with organizational strategy and goals.
  
• Ensure that product direction supports the organization's   overall strategy and business objectives .
  
• Develop a deep understanding of   customer experience , user needs, pain points, and expectations.
  
• Identify and address   product gaps   and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Generate innovative product ideas and strategies that can contribute to   growth and increased market share .
  
• Identify opportunities to continuously   improve customer experience .
  
• Drive product growth and adoption.
  
• Build organizational and external stakeholder   buy-in for the product vision .
  
• Develop   product pricing and positioning strategies   where applicable.
  
• Translate product strategy into   detailed requirements, functional specifications, and prototypes .
  
• Scope and prioritize product activities based on   business impact and customer impact .
  
• Work closely with   engineering and technical teams   to deliver products efficiently, achieve quick time-to-market, and optimize available resources.
  
• Lead and coordinate   product launches , collaborating with public relations teams, executives, and other product management stakeholders.
  
• Evaluate promotional and communication plans to ensure alignment with the   overall product-line strategy   and that product messaging is effectively communicated.
  
• Act as a   product evangelist , building awareness, understanding, and adoption of products.
  
• Represent the organization when engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback on products and services.
  
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
  
• Manage competing priorities while ensuring deliverables are completed within established timelines.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Experience & Skill Set

Product Management & Project Management

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in   product planning, product strategy, and product lifecycle management .
  
• Strong experience gathering, analyzing, and   prioritizing product and customer requirements .
  
• Experience defining and communicating   product vision, strategy, and roadmap .
  
• Demonstrated ability to scope and prioritize activities based on   business and customer impact .
  
• Strong   project management   capabilities, including managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  
• Proven experience with   client relationship management and stakeholder engagement .
  
• Experience working collaboratively with   engineering/technical teams   to deliver products and solutions.
  
• Experience driving   product launches and implementation activities .
  

Product Requirements & Documentation

• Experience developing and delivering   Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) .
  
• Experience developing and delivering   Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) .
  
• Demonstrated ability to define and document   prioritized features with corresponding business/customer justification .
  
• Experience translating product strategy into   detailed requirements and prototypes .
  
• Strong technical and business documentation skills.
  
• Ability to communicate product requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Technical, Deployment & Integration

• Demonstrated experience working with   technical teams throughout product development and delivery .
  
• Experience coordinating product delivery, deployment, and implementation activities.
  
• Understanding of   technical integration considerations   and their impact on product delivery.
  
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams to achieve   optimal resource utilization and quick time-to-market .
  
• Experience assessing technical and business considerations when defining product priorities and solutions.
  

External Partnerships & Product Programs

• Experience working with   external third parties   to assess   partnership and licensing opportunities .
  
• Experience running   beta programs and pilot programs   for early-stage products.
  
• Ability to gather feedback from customers and early adopters and incorporate findings into product strategy.
  
• Experience developing an in-depth understanding of   competitive products and the competitive landscape .
  

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to create   buy-in for product vision   among internal stakeholders and key external partners.
  
• Strong presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work as a   team player   in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
  
• Proven track record of managing   competing priorities while meeting deadlines .
  

Evaluation / Selection Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated against the following areas:

Selection Criteria
Weight

35%

35%

20%

10%

100%

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

The following experience would be considered an asset:

• Experience working on   projects involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) .
  
• Previous   public sector experience , particularly within government or large public-sector environments.
  

Work Arrangement

• 100% onsite – 5 days per week
  
• Office:  222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario
  
• Candidate must be available to work onsite throughout the assignment.
  

Contract Details

• Start Date:   September 21, 2026
  
• End Date:   March 31, 2027
  
• Duration:   Approximately 133 business days
  
• Openings:  1
  
• Extension:   One possible extension term
  
• Security Clearance:   No clearance required
  
• Travel Expenses:   Not applicable