Manager, Product Development

Join to apply for the Manager, Product Development role at LawDepot. Company Profile LawDepot is one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and a seven‑time Growth 500 ranked organization. We modernize the legal document creation experience by empowering people with fast, easy‑to‑use, professional solutions. With over ten million satisfied customers worldwide, over two million monthly website visitors and billions of dollars saved on legal fees, you will be joining a team that is truly making a difference. At LawDepot we foster a collaborative and inclusive learning culture that values excellence and diversity. Position Overview We are looking to recruit a Product Development Manager in Edmonton, Alberta to work with the UX Optimization team. The role is full‑time (37.5 hours per week) and hybrid. You will lead a group of Product Specialists driving usability and conversion improvements, guide team growth, and ensure projects deliver measurable business impact. Primary Responsibilities Lead a team of Product Specialists working to improve product questionnaires that enable users to customize legal documents without a lawyer. Develop innovative strategies for increasing user engagement, retention, and overall product performance. Plan, prioritize, and manage quarterly project plans, balancing usability improvements and conversion optimisation goals. Train, coach, and mentor team members to foster a high‑performance, growth‑oriented culture. Collaborate with Legal, Design, Development, Revenue Operations and QA departments to strategise conversion optimisation projects. Ensure projects move smoothly through all phases of the product development process. Proactively identify and remove blockers to keep projects on track and teams productive. Adjust project plans to align with evolving business needs and priorities. Use data analysis and user insights to identify opportunities for product refinement and improve key performance indicators. Evaluate the viability of potential projects, services and features. Support team growth by preparing hiring requests, interviewing and onboarding new hires. Drive team workflow improvements and document best practices. Knowledge and Skill Requirements Post‑secondary education in Communications, Writing, Business, Marketing, Library Information Science, Cognitive Psychology, Design, Law or other relevant fields. Proven experience successfully leading and developing teams. Ability to provide and receive clear and effective coaching and feedback. Ability to successfully manage complex projects and deliver in alignment with key performance indicators. Demonstrated ability to adapt to an evolving business environment, balancing short‑term challenges with a strategic focus on long‑term growth. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complicated information in a succinct way that all stakeholders can understand. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail. Ability to recognise potential opportunities and innovative concepts. Understanding of consumer psychology, online marketing and conversion optimisation. Quality decision making and sound judgement. Solid grasp of User Experience (UX) writing. Why You Should Join The LawDepot Team Excellent total compensation package. Comprehensive health and dental benefits plus Health Care Spending / Personal Spending Account. Great work‑life balance (37.5 hour work weeks, flexible schedules, ability to bank hours). Three weeks paid vacation plus bonus personal days. Continuous learning opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and training budgets. Company share plan. Free catered lunches for the entire office. Monthly social events for team members to enjoy (axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, charitable activities). Casual work environment. Personal offices for focused work and collaborative workspaces for team meetings. Free and easily accessible parking. Convenient dining options nearby (Southgate Mall, Whyte Ave, Calgary Trail). Hybrid working arrangements for balance between home and office. How To Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to career@lawdepot.ca or submit online via our Careers page at https://www.lawdepot.ca/career. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr