Senior Product Manager
Company: ASSA ABLOY Software Center of Excellence
Reports to: VP of Commercial Software
Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 49,000 employees and sales of 8,9 billion euros. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities, and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure, and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
Great news! We’re currently seeking a Senior Product Manager to be based at our Mississauga, Ontario office.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Roadmap:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap based on market analysis, customer feedback, and competitive insights.
- Define product vision, goals, and success metrics.
- Prioritize features and initiatives to maximize business value and customer satisfaction.
- Product Lifecycle Management:
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond, including market analysis, requirements definition, development, testing, and post-launch evaluation.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
- Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Market & Customer Analysis:
- Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Gather and analyze customer feedback to understand needs and pain points.
- Define target market segments and develop user personas.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution.
- Communicate product vision and strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on product goals.
- Product Performance & Reporting:
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
- Generate regular reports and presentations on product performance and market trends.
- Use data-driven insights to inform product decisions and recommendations.
- Technical Understanding:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant technologies and industry standards.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into product features.
- Understand and contribute to the software and hardware development process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of product management experience, preferably in the [Specify Industry - e.g., security, IoT, access control, etc.] industry.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and agile development methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback analysis.
- Experience with hardware and software product management is a plus.
- Ability to travel as required.
Key Competencies
- Experience with [Specify Relevant Technologies - e.g., cloud platforms, mobile applications, embedded systems, etc.].
- Knowledge of security standards and regulations.
- Experience working in a global company.
Our Benefits
- Employer-paid Benefit plan
- Competitive Retirement plan
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive team environment
- A stable and growing industry!
ASSA ABLOY welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Interested applicants (internal & external) can apply online at www.assaabloy.com/career
Experience a safer and more open world.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
