Product Manager

Overview

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. This 12-month contract role offers hybrid working arrangements, primarily from the Vancity head office with a Lower Mainland home office, and may require in-office work at least once a week.

As a Product Manager, Visa, you’ll establish a comprehensive catalogue of solutions that deliver on both member desirability and financial ROI for Vancity. You’ll be assigned a portfolio and manage the end-to-end product management lifecycle to ensure member satisfaction.

• Setting a product vision and defining a product strategy.
• Driving the execution of all product lifecycle processes, including research, planning, positioning, roadmap development, product design, requirements development, product launch, rationalization, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the broader IT Solutions team to prioritize roadmaps and guide new solutions through the product lifecycle to ensure alignment with needs of the organization, members, and employees.
• Collaborating with business readiness teams on the development and release of products and services for both members and employees.
• Partnering with Marketing and Communications to develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates Vancity across primary market segments.
• Partnering with Change Management teams to ensure employees are prepared to adopt, use, and promote new products and services.
• Developing expertise within the assigned portfolio and supporting other portfolios as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within banking/financial institutions and the payments sector.
• Knowledge of business and financial concepts, regulatory requirements and product lifecycle management within the financial services industry.
• Experience managing all aspects of a product throughout its lifecycle.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops (ADO) is a nice to have.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Certifications such as Scrum or SAFe are a bonus.
• Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving alignment between teams.

• Organized – you can prioritize projects, optimize resources, develop business cases and project plans, and manage the full product lifecycle through all phases.
• A problem solver – you diagnose and mitigate challenges, issues, and risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
• A strong communicator – you collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and externally, communicate progress, manage expectations, and mitigate risks.
• Analytical – you use research and analysis to assess opportunities and risks based on trends.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don’t perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for this role is $81,200 to $122,000 annually. Base pay may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and internal equity. Employees may be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Posting Deadline:
Posted until Filled

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized each year.
• New employees receive three to four weeks of vacation per year, with vacation days growing over time.
• In addition to 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, we provide an additional three statutory holidays and…