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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS
Can work Remote
Information Technology
Experienced
Full-time

Since 2009, MindSea Development has been building world-class products used by millions of people. Our team is headquartered in Halifax but we embrace remote culture with team members in cities across Canada. We believe that the best products start with a great idea, so MindSea collaborates closely with our clients to understand their vision. We're seeking a Product Manager to join our team and help lead our projects and speed up our business growth.

You'll work closely with our clients and Design and Development teams to bring digital products to life. We're a collaborative bunch of techies who embrace our quirks and are passionate about our work. We have deep expertise in mobile design, development, integration, and project delivery for iOS, Android and web platforms. Our apps are used by millions of people across the globe.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Guiding clients through product innovation, prototype, validation, and development
  • Work with existing clients to define product strategy for their mobile apps, both for immediate project needs and future roadmaps
  • Effectively tracking and communicating project status and metrics
  • Maintaining a strong and positive relationship with MindSea's clients
  • Weigh business goals, user behaviour and competitive landscape to prioritize the product roadmap
  • Leading a project team and ensuring development velocity
  • Managing backlog, including: Prioritization, trimming and grooming features, sizing, and determining use cases and requirements
  • Reviewing analytics and gathering business intelligence to inform product strategy
  • Maintaining processes to ensure project management documentation, reports and plans are relevant, accurate and complete
  • Communicate product vision from the highest levels of executive leadership to the development and implementation teams
  • Work with the MindSea team of designers, developers, and QA to implement the features on the product backlog and release app updates
  • Project management including estimation, scope, budgets, timelines, project obstacle removal and problem resolution
  • Build lasting relationships with existing clients and partners
  • Maintain high-quality products in the Apple and Google Play app stores
  • Respond to and stay ahead of changing technology and industry trends

What you'll need

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of digital product management experience
  • A unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality
  • Relevant experience in software development and/or a degree in a technical field (computer science, engineering, etc.)
  • Have led teams of designers, developers, and QA analysts through the software development lifecycle, starting with strategy, ideation and design, to development, testing, and maintenance
  • Contributed to the design, development, or project management of software applications
  • Experience working in Agile teams and/or Agile project management
  • Client-facing skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Gather project requirements and constraints,
  • Knowledge and effective use of project management best practices, tools, and frameworks
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Flexibility and dexterity to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to Have/ Assets:

  • Strong understanding of technology and familiarity with iOS or Android app development a definite plus
  • Experience working in an agile software development environment
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record delivering high-quality, result-based work
  • Proficient in Google suite in a Mac-based environment
  • Familiarity with the design thinking process
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

We're looking for

Core Skills

Communication Agile Methodologies Attention to detail Strategic Planning Team Leadership Working With Clients Project Management Product Management

A little bit about us

MindSea

Since 2009, MindSea Development has been building world-class products used by millions of people. Our team is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia and serves clients across the US and Canada. We believe that the best products start with a great idea, so MindSea collaborates closely with our clients to understand their vision.

The Team

You'll work closely with our Design and Development teams to bring products to life. We're a collaborative bunch of techies who embrace our quirks and are passionate about our work. We have deep expertise in mobile design, development, integration, and project delivery for iOS, Android and web platforms.

Outside of office hours, you can find the team playing on our Spring/Summer Softball league, having a board game and movie night, or hitting one of Halifax's many local hangouts.

What can you expect?

  • A group that values the unique perspective and experience each member brings to the team
  • A dynamic and creative open-concept work environment where everyone has a voice
  • Flex-time and remote work options to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Commitment to mentorship and professional development
  • Collaborate with startups in a positive atmosphere
  • Competitive salary and profit-sharing
  • Excellent benefit plan and wellness-based initiatives
  • MacBook Pro with a complementary suite of professional software
  • iPhone/Android phone of your choice with a generous data plan
  • 3 weeks vacation + time off during the Holidays
  • "Department of Fun" events - e.g. App release celebrations, seemingly random treats, holiday and summer parties etc.
  • Access to a variety of learning resources including regular lunch and learns