Product Manager - Corporate Services

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.
 

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Corporate Services team and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to various Corporate Services business initiatives. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Analytics Products. As a Data Product Manager for Graham’s IT & Enterprise Applications team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing a defined data product strategy; from conception, to launch and iterative evaluation. In this full-time role, you'll bring your expertise in managing data product development cycles and your interpersonal skills in managing the associated stakeholders contributing to the organization's technological and operational excellence.  

As a Data Product Manager on the IT & Enterprise Applications team at Graham you will:

• Grow, manage and maintain positive relationships with Domain Owners, Product Owners and Subject Matter Experts. 

• Collaborate with Product Owners to understand and document business requirements that align with Graham’s corporate goals. 

• Conduct Lean Canvas and Wireframe workshops to bring requirements to life. Identify potential risks, estimate effort, and finalize the technical approach before development begins. 

• Collaborate with Data Architects, Engineers, Designers and Visual developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Ensuring functionality aligns with both the business logic and user expectations. 

• During the development process, act as a liaison between the Product Owner and development team to address roadblocks in a timely matter to ensure development stays on track. 

• Assist Product Owners with their User Acceptance Testing plan. Emphasizing that testing should be focused on quality, completeness, accuracy, performance, and reliability. Ensure the testing plan addresses corporate standards and all in-scope end-user needs. 

• Manage UAT cycles while acting as a primary point of contact for all testers. Feedback from UAT determines whether the solution is ready for deployment or needs further refinement. Obtain final written approval from Product Owners that final validation is complete and all real-world scenarios are addressed. 

• Assist Product Owners with business communication of their products by defining communication plan and support product roll out. 

• Ensure all data governance and supporting products are maintained as products are developed. 

• Participate in planning sessions focused on product lifecycle, risk mitigation, and user adoption/change management strategies.  
• Apply scrum methodology to adapt to changing project requirements with sustained momentum. 

• Engage directly with the Product Owner and their team to assess their needs and ensure requirements identified will resolve their pain points and align with their workflow. 
• Support Product Owners in end-user communication and training efforts to promote user adoption of new tools. 

What You Bring to the Team

Collaboration Skills

• Work closely with many cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are feasible and aligned with corporate objectives. 

• Foster a positive team environment by being approachable, supportive, and willing to share knowledge and expertise. 

• Address and resolve conflicts that may arise during the requirement and development process, encouraging an open, collaborative atmosphere. 

Technical Excellence 

• Expertly gather business requirements and translate those requirements into technical specifications with a focus on clarity and attention to detail. 

• Expertly use wireframing software to create high-quality blueprints that align with identified requirements. 

• Adhere to and advocate for company design standards and data industry best practices, ensuring consistency and quality across all data products. 

Effective Communication 

• Utilizing effective documentation, lean-canvas, wireframes to clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and rationale to both non-technical business partners and the technical development team. 

• Provide and receive constructive feedback effectively, using it to refine and enhance solutions. 

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma or formal training in product management, engineering, computer science, or a related field. 
• 3-5 years of previous experience in data product management. 
• Experience working in an agile development environment. 
• Proficient with wireframing tools (Figma, Balsamiq Wireframes, etc.). 
• Experience in positions requiring data analysis and documentation of data products would be an asset. 
• Experience in positions requiring management and communication of data science products would be an asset. 
• Power BI development experience would be an asset. 
• You are able to win hearts and minds on the importance of continuing excellence in risk management in each of our operating groups
• You are a great communicator and active listener
• You have a passion for learning and development both for yourself and your team
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can adapt quickly to changing situations

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
 

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

As Graham's trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg aids in the hiring of skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the success of Graham's Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, Maintenance and Turnaround projects across Canada.

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