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- Description Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. The Senior Product Manager is responsible for defining, prioritizing new features for a portfolio (consisting of multiple products) across Air Canada’s customer facing digital touchpoints. This individual must beDescription Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. The Senior Product Manager is responsible for defining, prioritizing new features for a portfolio (consisting of multiple products) across Air Canada’s customer facing digital touchpoints. This individual must be
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- Description Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. The Senior Product Manager, Payments will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the payment product strategy. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineDescription Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. The Senior Product Manager, Payments will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the payment product strategy. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engine
- This is a contract position for a Product Manager for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be Downtown Toronto.This is a hybrid role with some days in the office a week at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for eight months.AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to theThis is a contract position for a Product Manager for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be Downtown Toronto.This is a hybrid role with some days in the office a week at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for eight months.AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the
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- Description Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. At Air Canada, we are passionate about building great product experiences that help our customers travel the world. As we continue to grow the company into a global champion, product management and IT is playingDescription Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. At Air Canada, we are passionate about building great product experiences that help our customers travel the world. As we continue to grow the company into a global champion, product management and IT is playing
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Companies need to create high-performing and well-designed products to succeed. Hence, they need product managers who understand customers' needs to help them create high-quality products. A product manager undertakes feasibility studies to understand the target market and assist their employer in developing superior products that beat the competition.
what do product manager jobs entail?
A product manager monitors the evolution of a product from the initial concept to a revenue-generating product in the market. Your job is to find the right market for a product and tailor the design to suit target customers. Since you are in charge of actualizing the product vision, you create a roadmap for teams in product development to follow.
what is a typical work schedule for product managers?
As a product manager, your work hours depend on the project you are working on and the employer. Most product managers work between 8 am and 6 pm on weekdays, translating to over 40 hours a week. However, you are likely to work outside the regular work hours. For instance, your employer will expect you to work overtime during product launches or development stages that need close monitoring. Apart from evenings, you have to work weekends to guide your teams or conduct research. Most project manager jobs are full-time positions, and part-time or short-term contracts are rare unless you manage a small project.
what are the pros of product manager jobs?
Some of the benefits include:
- Tangible accomplishments: As a product manager, you research a product and map out its development. Since you are involved in every aspect of the project, watching your idea come to life is fulfilling. You can quantify your achievements with the number of products you introduce to the market and significant improvements to the existing features.
- Diverse duties and specialisms: Product managers are involved in defining the features and functionality of a product. They also create a road map for developing the product and determine each team member's role in the process. Apart from diverse roles, you can specialize in various specialisms such as developing technology products like software and hardware or consumer goods.
- Attractive compensation package: Your earnings often depend on the success of the product development. Most companies pay attractive salaries and bonuses to keep product managers motivated. Some employers award shares to product managers for significant contributions to the organization.
- Acquisition of numerous transferable skills: Becoming a product manager involves dealing with multiple roles. You acquire various skills like strategic planning and leadership, which help you in senior positions.
what are the cons of product manager jobs?
The challenges of a product manager job include:
- Requires technical expertise: As a product manager, you develop the product's blueprints and technical requirements. Hence, you need technical expertise to carry out your duties and high educational qualifications.
- Long work hours: A product manager supervises market research, design creation and development. Working on all aspects of a product takes up a lot of time. You are likely to work additional hours to cover the workload.
- Lack of hands-on work: The product developer’s job is a lot more creative than the product manager’s job so if you are a true creative, maybe this job isn’t the perfect match for you.
what are common product manager interview questions?
Product manager interview questions will vary depending on the employer. However, you can expect the following questions:
- How do you ensure a product is user-focused? Your answers should reveal your understanding of the tenet of product excellence and familiarity with the techniques used to discover users' needs. Explain how you would conduct customer research and analyze the data.
- What would you change about our product? The interviewer is curious about your skills in evaluating a company's products and your ideas to improve the features. Your answer should reveal your knowledge of product developments and your ability to think critically.
- Why do you enjoy being a product manager? The hiring manager wants to understand your strengths and motivations. Your answers should highlight your passion for the job and your aspirations.
product manager resume and cover letter requirements
A product manager resume should have the following information:
- Personal details (name, email address, physical address and phone number)
- Educational background
- Work experience relevant to the role
- Skills and competencies relevant to the product manager role
- Past accomplishments and accolades in product development
- Hobbies and interest
Your product manager's CV should be concise with relevant keywords if the employer uses an applicant tracking system. You can also boost your application with a cover letter showcasing your experience and tangible accomplishments that make you the perfect candidate. Your product manager cover letter should focus on your achievements and skills. Use action verbs and hard figures to emphasize the accomplishments.
what is the job outlook for product managers?
Before becoming a product manager, you are likely to work as a product team member with shared or sole responsibility for product development. You won't be the only product manager in large companies, but you can become the senior product manager. From the senior product manager role, you should be ready to move into an executive position like vice president of product, chief technology officer, chief marketing officer or chief operations officer. Aside from moving to senior positions, you can shift to other specialties in product management and focus on technology products or design elements. After years of experience, you can become a consultant in the field.
what are the different types of product manager jobs?
Some of the specialisms for product managers include:
- Technical product manager: Your technical role is to promote the success of a product by assisting the teams with designs and blueprints. A technical product manager usually has a background in engineering or as a developer and focuses on technical features. For instance, you determine how a product performs its function and work with engineers to optimize performance.
- Designer product manager: As a designer product manager, you figure out a product's design and aesthetics. The external features and appearance of a product are usually vital for the buyer. Hence, you need to develop a design that appeals to your target market. You also determine the flaws that affect the product's functionality and find creative solutions before launch.
- Business product manager: As a business product manager, your focus is the business side of product development and requires less technical skills. Your job is to ensure the product delivered fulfils market requirements and can generate revenue. You also translate the company's strategic goals into the development process to ensure the products contribute towards the vision. You need business acumen to understand the marketing, financial and operational aspects of a product that promote the company's goals.
- Analytics product manager: You use your analytical skills and data to predict sales and the market share of products in the development stage. You help the upper management make data-driven decisions but generate forecasts based on historical data. Analytics product managers spend most of their time identifying patterns and reading between the lines to understand market trends.
- Growth product manager: As a growth manager, your focus is on achieving business targets and driving product sales. You need sales, marketing and user psychology skills to understand why a user buys a product and whether they would recommend it. You also bridge the supply and demand gap by identifying product flaws that hinder growth and market uptake.
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what is the average salary for product managers?
The average salary of a product manager in Canada is $90,000 per year, which is $46.15 per hour. When you are a junior product manager, your compensation package is $68,000 per year. Your earnings could increase up to $135,000 per year at the senior level. Your salary depends on your specialism, responsibilities and level of experience. When you are a technical project manager, your salary is higher due to the educational requirements and the scope of the role. Business product managers don't need technical expertise; hence the compensation package may be less. The company size also determines the pay structure and your earnings. Some organizations pay basic salaries and bonuses to product managers, while others give them shares in the company.
average product manager salaries in canada
- annual: $90,000
- monthly: $7,500
- weekly: $1,730.77
- hourly: $46.15
Top paying areas for product managers in Canada include: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba.
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what are the duties and responsibilities of product managers?
Some of the typical duties and responsibilities of a product manager include:
- Analyzing customer requirements: The first step in product development is identifying user needs. As a product manager, you need to gather relevant information and process it to develop a viable product. Coordinate user research and read feedback from various stakeholders. You can use the analyzed results to brainstorm ideas that address user needs.
- Creating the product roadmap: As a product manager, you need to develop a roadmap that prioritizes tasks and highlights your big-picture. The plan also shows the evolution of the product from inception to development. Ensure you include even minor steps that are relevant to the plan. When you create a visual representation of your goals, you can easily coordinate teams and review progress regularly.
- Strategizing on cost optimization: As a product manager, you create strategies that boost company growth. For instance, during development, you need to ensure the budgets are adhered to, which keeps the costs manageable. The amount spent in development should translate to revenue growth when the product is in the market.
- Mobilizing the product team: Since you are responsible for the development process, you need to rally your team around the roadmap. You can conduct meetings to explain the roadmap and listen to input from the product team. Ensure the team members are excited about the vision and contribute fresh ideas to the concept.
- Product analytics: After launching the product, you monitor the performance analytics and customer feedback for areas of improvement. For instance, you can introduce new features to software or ensure bugs are removed in the existing designs. Continually modifying the product features increases sales and demand for the product.
where do product managers typically work?
Product managers work in any company that creates products. Whether the organization makes technical, financial or manufactured products, your expertise will come in handy. Therefore, your employers include:
- Fintech companies
- Manufacturing industries
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Technology companies
- Banks and financial institutions
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what skills and competencies do product managers need?
Some of the skills and competencies a product manager needs include:
- Interpersonal skills: As a product manager, you work alongside various professionals in the product team. You need interpersonal skills to build a positive working relationship with team members and other stakeholders. It also helps you listen to other people's ideas and incorporate them into the product development process.
- Leadership abilities: A product manager is responsible for the product development team. If you want your team members to support your roadmap, you should inspire and motivate them. With leadership skills, you can offer constructive feedback and guide your team. If you build passion in your workers, you will accomplish your objectives.
- Strategic thinking: A product manager handles a lot of data and information. Strategic thinking helps you interpret the research findings accurately and anticipate customer needs and market trends. Strategic thinking is also useful when creating plans for your roadmap since you can anticipate the challenges and the ideal timeline.
- Business acumen: As a product manager, you should have financial management skills to evaluate profits and losses. When you understand the financial concepts of the product development process, you can plan and execute strategies for optimizing expenses.
- Decision-making skills: As a product manager, decision-making skills help you consider various options and make appropriate decisions. Your decisions should have a positive impact on the product team.
- Design and technical skills: Sometimes, a product manager is expected to design product blueprints or provide feedback on technical features. Technical skills help you develop design plans that boost a product's functionality.
what training and certifications do product managers need?
A career as a product manager begins with a bachelor's degree in business or any relevant field. Technical product managers need a background in software development or engineering fields to gain the foundational principles of the role. An advanced degree is compulsory in many companies. If your first degree was non-business related, you need a master's in business administration to acquire management skills. You can also pursue certification courses from the Association of International Product Marketing and Management to boost your qualifications. After training, explore internships programs for on-the-job training.
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FAQ
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FAQs about product manager jobs
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about product manager jobs.
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how to get a job as a product manager?
You need a degree in business management to become a product manager. If your job requires a technical background, you can join the profession from engineering or software development. While a master's degree isn't compulsory, it increases your prospects. You should also check out the relevant certifications that will boost your prospects.
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how to find product manager jobs?
Are you looking for product manager vacancies? Check out advertisements on various online platforms like social media and job boards. Some companies also advertise in newspapers or on their website. Alternatively, you can visit the Randstad job seeker section for sales and marketing jobs.
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how to apply for a product manager job?
When you search for product manager jobs on Randstad, you can find suitable vacancies for your skills and qualifications. You can apply directly on our site by signing up or logging in to your account to send your details to the company.
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how can I be the first to find out when there are new product manager jobs?
You should apply for product manager jobs as they pop up on job boards. However, if you don't spend time online, you will miss out on job opportunities. Luckily, Randstad allows you to sign up for the newsletter and receive updates when new vacancies are added.
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what exactly does a product manager do?
A product manager works with a team to develop and design a new product. You assist in drawing blueprints or researching the market to develop potential product features.
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what qualifications do I need to become a product manager?
A product manager requires a bachelor's degree in any field, especially business or technical subjects. A master's degree is recommended if you don't have a business background or you can complete certification courses.
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how much should a product manager be paid?
A product manager makes a significant contribution to a company's growth and revenues. Apart from basic salaries, a product manager should earn bonuses for successful products or receive shares from the company.