Product Owner, Connectivity and Application Development

Connectivity is a concept that touches on both digital, notably with the creation of mobile applications, but also the interweaving of the digital experience with BRP's recreational vehicles and the intelligent use of recorded data. We need to bring new value-added concepts to our customers, dealers and internal teams. Your role will be to enrich the customer experience through innovation around connectivity.

As the Connectivity Product Manager, you will be reporting to the Connectivity Team Leader and will be responsible for digital connected products from the identification of business needs to the strategic direction of design, development and deployment and ensuring continuous improvement.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Be the product lead for BRP's connected digital products; lead team scrum and demos and other agile ceremonies
• In collaboration with various BRP stakeholders, develop and manage the roadmap and development plan for Connectivity's digital initiatives based on business objectives, corporate vision and targeted opportunities around the customer experience.
• Manage backlog, iteration planning and user story development; Lead product release plans and identify delivery criteria for new features.
• Understand customer behaviours and unmet needs to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Mobilize resources (internal and external) for the implementation of the roadmap.
• Collaborate with IS&T, R&D, product development, design, legal, marketing, after-sales service, finance and external partners’ business units throughout the entire product development cycle.
• Maintain and deepen a knowledge of connectivity in the automotive industry, specifically from a perspective where technology plays a role in improving the customer experience.
• Transform consumer and dealer research into actionable insights.
• Define product success metrics, monitor performance, identify and lead opportunities for improvement.
• Define customer and business KPIs.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure product plans remain aligned with objectives and business plans.

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in digital product management.
• Bachelor's degree in digital technology, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience that includes the successful implementation of large, complex digital projects.
• Experience in iterative software development and agile principles.
• Experience in automotive connectivity, as well as knowledge of the development stages of a connected product and its stakeholders will be a major asset.
• Ability to influence, communicate and rally; Undeniable leadership qualities.
• A results-oriented approach and ability to get things done.
• A self-starter and a leader with a positive and innovative spirit that will help your team to successfully complete complex projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative and sense of responsibility.
• Strong ability to synthesize information and data and transform them into actionable ideas.
• Fluency in both written and spoken French and English is essential.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once.
• The ability to build trust with key stakeholders.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results

• Generous paid time away

• Pension plan

• Collective saving opportunities

• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule

• A summer schedule that varies by department and location

• Holiday season shutdown

• Educational resources

• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17 000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.

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