Senior Technical Product Manager, Fixed Term - Toronto
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Dept scores B on the Alion truth index.
WHY DEPT®?
We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.
This is a 3 month fixed term salaried contract, located in Ontario Canada. Preferably in Toronto.
One of our premier clients in finance is looking for a Principal Technical Product Manager to lead the team working on enhancing the stability and performance of one of their most important solutions.
What You’ll Do:
- Define and own the product strategy and long-term vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
- Lead and scale high-performing product teams, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development
- Establish clear team structures, decision-making hierarchies, and operating cadences to support efficient execution
- Manage the full product lifecycle from discovery and ideation through launch, iteration, and sunset
- Conduct market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
- Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to optimize product development workflows, delivery predictability, and cross-team collaboration
- Drive roadmap planning, forecasting, and velocity management to ensure realistic commitments and on-time delivery
- Partner closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and operations to define, prioritize, and deliver product requirements
- Champion user-centered design principles to deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences
- Develop customer segmentation strategies and tailor product initiatives to address the needs of distinct customer groups
- Drive revenue growth through product-led initiatives, feature expansion, and platform enhancements
- Engage regularly with executive stakeholders and key customers to gather feedback, manage expectations, and maintain strategic alignment
- Contribute meaningfully to operational planning, including OKRs, capacity planning, and performance metrics
- Rapidly ramp into complex environments, assess existing processes, and implement scalable frameworks where needed
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, translating insights into actionable product strategy
What You Bring:
- Proficient in product lifecycle management, from ideation to launch and ongoing enhancements
- Strong market research and analysis skills
- Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and user experience best practices
- Familiarity with revenue growth strategies and metrics - Knowledge of customer segmentation techniques and targeted product strategies
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Understanding of B2B/B2C SaaS business models and product considerations
- Familiarity with business development strategies and partnership opportunities
Basic understanding of programming languages to effectively communicate with engineering team
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $56 hourly. Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.