Sr. Product Manager

Senior Product Manager

About Anvil

Anvil is a Canadian AI defence technology company. We are dedicated to strengthening national security by developing sovereign AI capabilities that provide defence forces with a unified intelligence picture and

decision advantage. We partner with defence organizations to transform how they collect, analyze, and act on information, accelerating mission success in complex environments.

We are a team of dedicated problem-solvers committed to strengthening the security of Canada and its allies. The challenges are complex, the stakes are high, and our work directly contributes to the safety and success of those who serve. We look for people who are driven by the same purpose.

Job Type: Full Time Hybrid (Ottawa - 55 Murray Street Office)

Total Compensation: CAD $140,000 - $160,000 base salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualifications

The Role

As a Senior Product Manager at ANVIL, you will work with our Director of Intelligence to formulate our product strategy, translating deep user understanding into capability that transforms the effectiveness of operators in the field.

You will solve complex problems at the intersection of data fusion, workflow automation, and mission-critical analytics. Your primary objective is to equip operators with tools that accelerate the entire intelligence cycle, from tasking through to dissemination.

You will spend significant time with our users, embedding with military units in collaboration with our services team, to understand their reality. You will translate their operational challenges - like managing overwhelming data volumes, streamlining workflows, and integrating siloed systems - into a clear roadmap that your engineering counterparts can execute with precision.

As a senior leader in our product team, you will guide the organization as it scales, advising on proportionate tools and processes to support product excellence and rigour across our operations.

Skills, Experience, and Requirements

A candidate who meets the following requirements is likely to succeed as a Senior Product Manager at ANVIL.

Security clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Security Clearance to the Top Secret level.

Product experience: 7+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS or enterprise software environments, with a proven track record of introducing product rigour and managing change in high-growth organizations.

Product familiarity: Demonstrated experience with technically complex products involving data processing, data fusion, analytics, or mission-critical presentation layers - ideally in defense, public safety, intelligence, or adjacent sectors.

User insights: Strong track record of collecting and interpreting user insights through observation, interviews, and qualitative research methods, in addition to product analytics. Proven ability to translate this understanding into products that deliver superior value and win markets.

Technical expertise: Strong technical depth sufficient to understand data architectures, analytical pipelines, and complex system integrations and to engage confidently with our engineering team on technical decisions and feasibility. Experience managing products deployed in regulated, security-sensitive, or constrained environments (air-gapped, classified, or mission-critical systems), ideally in defense, public safety, intelligence, or national security technology sectors, is preferred.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to crisply define requirements, take written positions on important issues, and create leverageable collateral (FAQs, white papers, presentations).

Leadership: Appreciation of a senior role in an organization and willingness to model excellence, coach colleagues, and support their growth.

Approach: A mission-first approach motivated by the operational outcome and the user's success. Ability to thrive in ambiguity, define your own objectives, and a bias for action. The instinct to listen intently, value the expertise of your users and teammates, and focus on collective success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible health benefits package
• Industry-leading employer retirement contributions match
• Hybrid work model combining remote flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration in our modern office in the historic Carriageway building in downtown Ottawa

Application Process

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter. The application process will likely include:

• A preliminary call with our HR team which will be a chance for you to find out more about ANVIL and the role.
• An initial interview to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.
• A technical interview to assess your competencies.