Product Manager

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Ref: RQ11666 Contract – 6 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (40 St. Clair St.)
Posted Date: 2026-10-30
Location: Onsite – Toronto (40 St. Clair St.)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-03-31 *
Rate: $102/hour
Overview

The Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, through the Government Services Integration Cluster, is seeking a Senior Product Manager to support a modernization initiative within the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Species at Risk Branch (SARB). The successful consultant will lead product planning and execution for a new online Registration system built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, MuleSoft, and Java/React. This role serves as the primary connection between business stakeholders, users, technology teams, vendors, and senior management to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned to business priorities and stakeholder needs
  • Build and maintain a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivery timelines
  • Lead product backlog management, including prioritization techniques, grooming, and release planning
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from discovery through delivery, including post-launch performance monitoring
  • Engage and manage stakeholders at all levels — from executive sponsors to technical delivery teams
  • Lead product demos, roadmapping sessions, and stakeholder update meetings
  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional Scrum teams using Lean product development practices
  • Conduct discovery work to inform product decisions and ensure user-centric design principles are applied
  • Ensure product delivery aligns with OPS Digital, accessibility, and cybersecurity standards
  • Support governance, risk, and compliance activities throughout the product lifecycle
Must-Have Requirements
  • 5+ years of product management experience in IT or digital services
  • Proven experience leading large-scale digital or IT transformation projects and delivering user-centric products in complex environments
  • Hands-on experience with Agile delivery, Scrum, and Lean product development methodologies, working with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories
  • Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, including conducting discovery work
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with OPS IT project and architectural governance frameworks
  • Previous experience working in OPS or public sector environments
  • Familiarity with Ontario's Service Design Playbook and OPS Digital standards
  • Knowledge of OPS accessibility and cybersecurity standards
Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role, with the consultant expected to work on-site Monday to Friday during standard hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding lunch) at 40 St. Clair St., Toronto. No security clearance is required. The team follows Agile/Scrum delivery practices, and the consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, developers, and vendors.

* Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.