Product Management Director

4 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada GRICS Full time
Director of Product Management - GRICS

For over 35 years, GRICS has been at the forefront of developing, adapting, and supporting a diverse array of software solutions tailored for school administration, alongside customized educational, pedagogical, and administrative data management for the education sector. We take pride in being the leading IT firm dedicated to education in Quebec.

GRICS is committed to transforming education in Quebec through digital innovation. To accomplish this, we have initiated various data management projects and embarked on several significant endeavors, including the evaluation and enhancement of our suite of school management tools, which encompasses classroom management, school administration, adult education centers, and vocational training facilities. Our initiatives span early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational training, and adult education sectors.

If you aspire to leverage your expertise to benefit the education network and engage in stimulating projects while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic, GRICS is the ideal employer for you. Contribute to the education sector with us.

Context and Responsibilities
As the Director of Product Management, you will lead a team comprising two executives and twelve professionals overseeing a portfolio of school management solutions. Your role will be pivotal in defining processes, practices, planning, capacity management, and ensuring the successful delivery of the entire suite of school management solutions. You will collaborate closely with department heads to shape the vision and development of these solutions.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Champion the organizational vision and execute strategic initiatives in partnership with sector managers;
  • Guide, support, and energize your team, overseeing their performance and professional growth while fostering an environment of continuous improvement;
  • Establish a robust product management framework to deliver high value to clients, based on a deep understanding of customer needs, prioritization processes ensuring solution sustainability, and rigorous monitoring of product management practices using recognized methodologies, OKRs, and KPIs;
  • Optimize resource allocation to ensure synergy and equitable workload distribution among teams;
  • Conduct strategic assessments to facilitate informed decision-making;
  • Collaborate closely with support/services and development teams to implement, consolidate, sustain, or promptly discontinue solutions if their effectiveness is not substantiated;
  • Prepare and present executive-level documentation for the board to enable optimal decisions regarding product management and organizational efficiency.
Your Profile
  • University degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of equivalent experience and education;
  • A minimum of seven to ten years of experience in product management within the IT sector;
  • At least five years of management experience;
  • Relevant experience in complex IT environments, with a strong interest in education and digital domains;
  • Awareness of the latest industry trends;
  • Strong political acumen;
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills;
  • Fluency in French and functional proficiency in English;
Distinguishing Factors
  • Demonstrated initiative, rigor, and professionalism;
  • Customer service-oriented mindset;
  • Motivational leadership focused on achieving results;
  • Ability to comprehend organizational challenges;
  • Certification in product management.
Assets
  • Experience in change management;
  • Understanding of architectural and technological debt concepts;
  • Familiarity with the education sector;
  • Strong knowledge and relevant experience in an agile environment;
  • Managerial courage.
What GRICS Offers
  • A stimulating, human-centered, and friendly work environment;
  • Flexible scheduling and options for remote or hybrid work;
  • A dynamic team of specialists;
  • Excellent working conditions, including a retirement plan;
  • Professional challenges and autonomy;
  • And more.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at GRICS, and we encourage all qualified individuals to consider this opportunity. We appreciate the interest of all candidates in GRICS. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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