Manager, Product – AI

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About the role

The Intact Lab is looking for a Manager, Product – AI to lead a talented team of Product practitioners who are responsible for embedding AI throughout our operations. Alongside Design, Data Science and Engineering colleagues, this Manager will oversee the 0-to-1 product management of tools that enable our AI-augmented workforce, ensuring we offer a second-to-none insurance experience to millions of Canadian customers.

What you'll do here:

As the Manager, Product – AI, you play a mission critical role in defining and accomplishing our AI roadmap. Reporting to the Director, Product and Design – Enterprise, your main responsibilities are:

• Collaborate with partners across the company to develop our AI vision, identify and prioritize use cases, and implement solutions.

• Lead, coach and inspire a multidisciplinary team of Product Owners and Business Analysts.

• Collaborate with other management members to implement strategies, set goals and performance indicators, coordinate deliverables and sequence dependencies.

• Detail the product roadmap with your team to bring new value to users, increase digital adoption, improve efficiency, and user satisfaction.

• Responsible for projecting, measuring and reporting business value of all team initiatives. Follow success of implementation and support improvement of future iterations.

• Understand business needs and opportunities, translating them into impactful strategies.

• Promote the benefits of AI products to internal stakeholders and business partners.

• Participate in setting priorities for the team, planning appropriate objectives and operational efficiencies to meet or exceed the goals set by senior executives.

• Conduct recruitment and mentoring initiatives, one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and individual career development planning

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, e-commerce, product management, digital creation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with more than 3 years in product management.

• At least 3 years of experience in managing professionals.

• Proven experience in digital product management, particularly in AI or insurance industry.

• Ability to bridge the gap between business, data science, and engineering teams by simplifying complex AI concepts into clear product direction and measurable outcomes.

• Proven track record of aligning stakeholders around a shared vision to drive adoption and value realization.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing and engaged teams.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable plans.

• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of analytics to drive product decisions.

• Passion for innovation and a relentless drive for excellence.

• Experience with Agile Scrum development methodologies.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism (French and English) is required: Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.