Senior Technical Product Manager

As a Senior Technical Product Manager at GHGSat, you will manage the entire technical product development lifecycle, including ideation, design, and launch phases. You'll also serve as the main liaison between product managers and technical teams, ensuring that customer needs are met and that products are delivered on schedule while adhering to strategic goals. You'll play a crucial role in defining high-level system requirements, collaborating with engineering teams, and guiding teams on product architecture and development.

To apply for the Senior Technical Product Manager role at GHGSat, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. You'll need strong knowledge of functional modelization and engineering requirements management tools, alongside experience in data-driven architecture and cloud-based solutions. Additionally, candidates must be capable of obtaining Canadian government security clearance.

Essential skills for a Senior Technical Product Manager at GHGSat include excellent problem-solving abilities, strong verbal and communication skills, and a collaborative team-player attitude. You should also have experience interfacing with multiple software development teams, as well as the flexibility and autonomy to manage projects under tight deadlines. A mindset focused on test-driven development, continuous integration, and iterative delivery is also important for this role.

The product development lifecycle for a Senior Technical Product Manager at GHGSat embraces all stages from ideation to launch. In this role, you'll define and track KPIs to measure product success, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of product releases. You'll also create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, which is vital for keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned with ongoing technical progress.

GHGSat values professional development and offers numerous opportunities for growth, including coaching and mentorship from experienced team members. The company encourages participation in product design workshops and R&D projects, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the technical product vision and gain insights that can enhance your skills and knowledge in the technical product management field.

When prioritizing features, I assess their alignment with strategic goals, customer feedback, and technical feasibility. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure that the prioritization process considers user experience, technical constraints, and business value, allowing for informed decision-making.

I have extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, often serving as the bridging link between technical teams and product managers. I promote collaboration by fostering open communication and understanding between team members, ensuring everyone is aligned on objectives and timelines. This approach minimizes misunderstandings and keeps projects progressing smoothly.

I utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with our strategic goals to track product performance. Regular reviews and updates help ensure that the team is aware of progress and any necessary adjustments. I also advocate for utilizing analytics tools to gain deeper insights into user behavior, which informs future development.

Defining high-level requirements involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs, conducting market research, and aligning with strategic goals. I gather input from various departments, synthesizing this information into clear requirements that guide the development process and serve as a reference for the teams involved.

I stay current by actively engaging with industry publications, participating in relevant webinars, and attending conferences. Additionally, I network with peers in the field and continuously seek out learning opportunities, such as online courses, to deepen my understanding of emerging technologies and trends.

I focus on identifying potential risks early in the product development lifecycle by conducting thorough assessments. I develop mitigation strategies and maintain open communication with stakeholders to address any unforeseen challenges promptly. This proactive approach helps minimize the impact of risks on the project timeline and overall success.

I have significant experience working with cloud-based data management solutions, including data flow architecture and data transformation. This experience allows me to understand the intricacies of cloud environments and how they can optimize product development, improve scalability, and enhance data accessibility for our teams and customers.

Ensuring customer-centricity is vital, and I achieve this by incorporating customer feedback throughout the product development process. Regular meetings with clients help gather insights and validate assumptions, allowing us to make informed decisions that directly address customer needs, resulting in more effective and valuable products.

In past roles, I faced challenges such as resource allocation and tight deadlines. I overcame these by fostering strong communication within teams, prioritizing tasks effectively, and leveraging project management methodologies to streamline processes. This approach enabled us to respond quickly to challenges while maintaining focus on our goals.

Certainly! In a previous role, I identified a technical solution that could significantly enhance product performance. I presented data-driven insights to stakeholders, illustrating how investing in this solution would lead to improved user satisfaction and retention. By framing it around customer benefits and ROI, I successfully garnered support for implementing the solution.