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Manager of Product Development
<p>Our valued client is seeking a Manager of Product Development. This fully remote leadership role focuses on guiding a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of technology solutions that support the organization’s mission. The position requires a balance of technical expertise and effective team management within a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and support a product development team, ensuring effective coordination of daily activities and project priorities.</li><li>Foster an environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among team members.</li><li>Address performance and interpersonal matters promptly and constructively to maintain a positive working atmosphere.</li><li>Advance Agile delivery practices and drive enhancements in user story development, release management, and development processes.</li><li>Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and troubleshooting as needed to resolve complex issues.</li><li>Promote the adoption of modern technologies to evolve the organization’s technology platform.</li><li>Oversee the design and delivery of solutions for the current and future product portfolio.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve user and client experiences by addressing operational challenges.</li><li>Collaborate with product teams to enhance user experience and interaction design.</li><li>Develop and maintain the product roadmap in partnership with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Translate business objectives into actionable requirements and priorities aligned with organizational strategy.</li><li>Monitor project progress, assess risks, and identify areas for operational improvement.</li><li>Coordinate with managers to define and prioritize technology and software development needs.</li><li>Manage relationships with internal and external development partners, ensuring clarity around scope, quality, and deliverables.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive documentation related to products, technology, and operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable combination of education and experience.</li><li>At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, including work with Agile methodologies.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years leading or managing developers and technical specialists.</li><li>Direct experience with legacy Java and WebLogic applications.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage external development partners alongside internal teams, including oversight of scope and deliverables.</li><li>Background in product ownership or management, with experience in backlog prioritization, defining requirements, and roadmapping.</li><li>Proven skill in coaching team members and managing performance and interpersonal dynamics.</li><li>Experience in environments where product and service delivery depend on client-facing IT platforms.</li><li>Working knowledge of digital user experience design for online and mobile platforms.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with high-performing software development teams.</li><li>Experience in entrepreneurial, start-up, or scale-up settings is considered an asset.</li><li>Familiarity with tools such as GitHub, Jira, Claude, and similar technologies is preferred.</li><li>Experience leading modernization or technology transformation initiatives is valued.</li><li>Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are required.</li><li>Ability to communicate priorities, risks, and progress clearly to senior leadership.</li></ul>
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  • Ottawa, ON
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our valued client is seeking a Manager of Product Development. This fully remote leadership role focuses on guiding a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of technology solutions that support the organization’s mission. The position requires a balance of technical expertise and effective team management within a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and support a product development team, ensuring effective coordination of daily activities and project priorities.</li><li>Foster an environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among team members.</li><li>Address performance and interpersonal matters promptly and constructively to maintain a positive working atmosphere.</li><li>Advance Agile delivery practices and drive enhancements in user story development, release management, and development processes.</li><li>Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and troubleshooting as needed to resolve complex issues.</li><li>Promote the adoption of modern technologies to evolve the organization’s technology platform.</li><li>Oversee the design and delivery of solutions for the current and future product portfolio.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve user and client experiences by addressing operational challenges.</li><li>Collaborate with product teams to enhance user experience and interaction design.</li><li>Develop and maintain the product roadmap in partnership with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Translate business objectives into actionable requirements and priorities aligned with organizational strategy.</li><li>Monitor project progress, assess risks, and identify areas for operational improvement.</li><li>Coordinate with managers to define and prioritize technology and software development needs.</li><li>Manage relationships with internal and external development partners, ensuring clarity around scope, quality, and deliverables.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive documentation related to products, technology, and operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable combination of education and experience.</li><li>At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, including work with Agile methodologies.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years leading or managing developers and technical specialists.</li><li>Direct experience with legacy Java and WebLogic applications.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage external development partners alongside internal teams, including oversight of scope and deliverables.</li><li>Background in product ownership or management, with experience in backlog prioritization, defining requirements, and roadmapping.</li><li>Proven skill in coaching team members and managing performance and interpersonal dynamics.</li><li>Experience in environments where product and service delivery depend on client-facing IT platforms.</li><li>Working knowledge of digital user experience design for online and mobile platforms.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with high-performing software development teams.</li><li>Experience in entrepreneurial, start-up, or scale-up settings is considered an asset.</li><li>Familiarity with tools such as GitHub, Jira, Claude, and similar technologies is preferred.</li><li>Experience leading modernization or technology transformation initiatives is valued.</li><li>Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are required.</li><li>Ability to communicate priorities, risks, and progress clearly to senior leadership.</li></ul>
  • 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z

Manager of Product Development Job in Ottawa, ON | Robert Half