Remote Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join Orium as a dynamic Senior Product Manager with digital consultancy experience to lead digital product development for clients, deliver complex commerce and brand experiences, and build strong product data strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of agile product management experience in a professional services or client-facing environment
• Subject matter expertise in ecommerce, OMS, and headless CMS, with the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on industry trends and client needs
• Expertise in consulting and discovery: Skilled in leading discovery phases, asking strategic questions, and helping clients navigate project scope, budget, and timelines effectively
• Experience in product data strategy: Proven ability to define data models and manage PIM systems in eCommerce projects, ensuring high-quality data management
• Proven track record of success in leading product development end-to-end in a scrum and Agile environment, demonstrating a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle from initial scoping through delivery
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A deep understanding of how to drive ROI through business and customer value, and the ability to integrate product data strategies into the broader product vision
• Proven skill in mentoring Product Managers, enhancing their professional capabilities, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage senior-level client relationships and navigate challenging conversations around product decisions and priorities, scope management, project status, and timelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven track record using data-driven insights to make informed product decisions

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and the development team, leading the product vision and strategy throughout the software development lifecycle to drive successful user and business outcomes
• Collaborate with delivery teams to define and manage product data strategies for complex projects, ensuring data models are well-defined and aligned with client goals
• Lead discovery phases with clients, asking essential questions to define project scope and guide high-level decisions that balance business needs with budget and timeline constraints
• Structure and facilitate workshops, research activities, and planning sessions with client stakeholders and internal delivery teams to define KPIs and success metrics and shape product requirements and features
• Develop and maintain product plans and roadmaps that align with the executive stakeholders' vision while ensuring that the software development backlog is up-to-date and accurately reflects project requirements, including the product data needs
• Act as a subject matter expert in areas such as ecommerce, OMS, and headless CMS, providing strategic insights and recommendations based on industry trends and customer needs
• Prepare and maintain product requirements documents (PRD) with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all requirements are understood, documented, and up-to-date
• Maintain the product backlog and work with Solution Architects to define technical requirements. Accountable for backlog definition and refinement, delivery of product requirements to specifications, client acceptance, defect resolution, and launch readiness
• Effectively manage trade-offs on complex requirements to ensure successful delivery within the agreed-upon scope, schedule, and budget
• Share knowledge with Orium leadership on progress and blocks, including highlighting new opportunities for growth within the key accounts and identifying issues and escalating for maximum transparency
• Guide clients through digital transformation roadmaps, helping them weigh scope options and make informed decisions for future phases of work
• Define and lead the creation and testing of new processes and procedures to standardize delivery efforts as we grow and evolve
• Willing to travel to meet customers and partners across the Americas

Benefits

• Enjoy a flexible schedule of full-time hours. As a remote-first organization, we care about the work you do, but it’s up to you to choose where and how you do it
• Explore ongoing opportunities for professional development: training, conferences, certifications, and in-house peer mentorship
• Pursue independent projects, explore new ideas, and challenge yourself in your field with dedicated “Awesome time” (self-directed professional development) annually and quarterly training budgets
• On top of standard medical and dental coverage, we offer benefits like a parental leave top-up plan, an EAP, mental health coverage, virtual healthcare and a minimum vacation policy
• Our Toronto HQ is a modern, ergonomic space complete with hotelling standing/sitting desks available and an open-concept social atmosphere
• Additional perks are available including in-house mindfulness sessions, an employee stock option plan, remote group get-togethers, and more!