Senior Product Manager

On behalf of our client, a leading national retailer dedicated to revolutionizing customer engagement through digital innovation, we are seeking a Senior Product Manager – Social Platforms. This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on building the technology ecosystem that powers one-on-one social relationships between the brand, its associates, and its community. Our client is looking for a visionary leader to bridge the gap between Marketing and Technology, developing scalable platforms for Influencer, Affiliate, and Local Social channels within a fast-paced, enterprise environment.
This is a 9-month contract role which requires the Product Manager to work onsite at our client's office in Mississauga 5 days per week.
Responsibilities   Strategic Planning:
Identify market opportunities through competitive analysis to define the long-term vision for our client's social product suite.
Roadmap & Backlog Management:
Own the product lifecycle by stack-ranking initiatives across all channels to ensure the delivery of maximum business value.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Partner with Engineering and Marketing teams to build integrated solutions that enhance customer trust and drive business growth.
Metric Tracking:
Define and monitor success via adoption rates and ROI for Influencer, Affiliate, and store-level engagement platforms.
AI &

Innovation: Manage the adoption of emerging AI technologies to optimize the technology ecosystem and social storytelling capabilities.
Requirements Gathering:
Document detailed requirements and analyze product data to inform development cycles and business acceptance criteria.
Stakeholder Alignment:
Navigate a matrixed organizational structure to align competing priorities and ensure privacy and legal compliance for all social products.
Requirements   Professional

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in Product Management, with a focus on social commerce, digital marketing, or customer engagement platforms.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or relevant advanced degree is highly preferred.
Agile Expertise:
Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies, including backlog management, iterative development, and crafting strategic user stories.
Domain Knowledge: A deep understanding of the social media ecosystem, specifically creator platforms, affiliate marketing, and influencer management tools.
Analytical

Skills:

Strong ability to translate complex data and customer insights into actionable product priorities and measurable KPIs.
Communication Mastery:
Exceptional ability to convey technical roadmaps to non-technical business stakeholders and vice versa.
Proven Delivery: A documented history of successfully launching platform-based products in a large-scale, complex corporate environment.
As a recruitment partner, we are looking for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of retail technology and social engagement. If you are a strategic product leader with a passion for building platforms that foster authentic community connection, we invite you to apply today for this time sensitive opportunity. Our client offers a dynamic workplace where your work will directly influence the future of retail in Canada.

Note:

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
Cella by Randstad Digital uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Cella by Randstad Digital uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.

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