Director of Product

Who we are: Amilia is more than just a tech company – we’re a close-knit community made up of caring, entrepreneurial-minded individuals. Our multi-disciplinary team members will challenge and support you on every project. We care about our work, our colleagues, and our clients!

What we do: We provide an eCommerce platform for activities and recreation. Our platform enables organizations to engage and connect with their community by making it easy to find, register, and pay for activities online.

How we do what we do: We provide all our team members with the tools and flexibility they need to succeed every day. We also put an emphasis on collaboration and encourage everyone to bring new ideas to the table, even if it’s outside of your department.

Why we do what we do: We’re not just here to sell software – we want to revolutionize the way recreation organizations leverage technology. Every Amilian is incredibly invested in our mission to disrupt the status quo and help our clients achieve great things.

What can you expect:

We are looking for a visionary Director of Product to lead a high-performing team of product managers and user experience designers. You will play a crucial role in championing Amilia's culture and driving operational excellence within our product development teams. Your comprehensive understanding of our product will guide important investment decisions to meet market needs and align with company objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring the overall quality and market value of our product, as well as coordinating product management activities across departments to optimize the value of our product innovations.

You'll be responsible for:

Synchronize Product Activities Across Departments

• Funnel inbound market problems and new ideas from the insight management tool.
• Maintain cross-departmental alignment of short to mid-term roadmaps.
• Refine, communicate, and promote processes.
• Collaborate with product marketing on launch activities.
• Support front-line employees in business problem research and communication of ongoing and planned investments.
• Provide Product Managers with visibility on business objectives, time-sensitive, and committed investments.

Team Leadership, Development, and Best Practices

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers and related roles.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement.
• Equip the team with necessary skills and resources to succeed.
• Advocate and maintain a transparent process supporting the product lifecycle.
• Curate, organize, and promote skill development learning paths for the team.
• Nurture a team passionate about their craft.
• Suggest and guide experiments with different approaches and practices.
• Consume and share books, training, and articles about modern industry practices.

Product Research & Operations

• Analyze data in specialized tools to identify trends, opportunities for investments, and validate hypotheses.
• Support product managers in discovering new complex business problems.
• Measure and report on the success and quality of product initiatives.

What we want from you:

• 8+ years in the software industry with 5+ years in SaaS products
• 5+ years in product management
• 5+ years managing teams
• Trained in Scrum, Lean, and Pragmatic Marketing
• Fluent in user experience design principles
• Bilingual in English and French
• Adaptable to change with strong leadership and people skills
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
• Proven track record of successful product delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you’ll get from us:

• A competitive and progressive salary;
• A group RRSP employer contribution up to 5%;
  
• A group insurance for you and your family as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine;
• A $750 wellness allowance per year;
• The possibility of working in the office or at home, and up to 3 months abroad per year *conditions apply;
  
• A strong work-life balance: flexible hours, 4 weeks' vacation and 8 sick days yearly, and year-round mini-Fridays;
• Skill development opportunities through engaging workshops, communities of practice, trainings, access to Udemy and opportunities to attend conferences;
• Companywide and team bonding activities to connect with your peers throughout the year and weekly social activities to connect with your peers;
• Weekly Bootcamp and Yoga classes for Amilians;
• 25% discount on annual membership for STM and EXO;
• In-office snacks, including fresh fruit baskets, coffee, beverages, and free drinks.

Amilia is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities and ethnic groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations of the Province of Quebec. Amilia is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Amilia's strength lies in the sum of the ideas and innovations shared by its diverse and inclusive teams.