Why join IMS?

• An innovative technology leader that is pursuing aggressive market growth
• A company committed  to your personal and professional development and growth within the organization
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program), with no waiting period. Goodlife Fitness membership discount and more
• Industry-competitive salary, vacation, group RRSP and flexible work hours
• State of the art facility with free parking, close to walking trails, shopping, restaurants and summer outdoor markets

Scope of Position:

As an integral part of the IMS Product Management team, the Product Manager will have ownership responsibilities for assessing market opportunity, defining product direction, writing product requirements, and managing the product release process.  They will oversee both internal stakeholder and customer driven requirements in the overall context of our company, product vision, and roadmap. Cross-group collaboration with sales, account management, engineering and global  support teams are essential to succeed in this role.

Whom we are searching for:

We are seeking a highly motivated, aggressive self-starter with a solid background in product management. You will report to our Director, Product Management and work closely with the other product managers and engineers as well as stakeholders in sales, marketing and operations. This position will give you the chance to impact design and development of a leading edge technology. Our ideal candidate will foster and maintain a culture where customers consider IMS professional, valuable, and easy to work with.

Your role at IMS:

• Successfully manage and guide the entire products lifecycle from conception, through to end of life
• Define and plan new product lines, features, and enhancements and help to prioritize the product roadmap
• Set strategic direction based on customer needs and business goals; interpreting strategic goals into operational tasks;
• Prepare and present  proposals to senior management regarding implications of proposed plans
• Efficiently manage ongoing product launches
• Develop strong internal and external relationships to meet business objectives within budget
• Provide detailed and precise verbal and written critiques/feedback to all key stakeholders at various stages throughout a product’s development including management of the concept approval process, development costs, product design, labeling, product specifications and testing
• Meet with clients and prospects to understand needs, problems, objectives, and business pains to drive solution demonstrations that meet key needs
• Gather competitive intelligence and be an expert with respect to key competitors
• Assist pre-sales with the development and demonstration of proofs of concept and evaluations to prospects
• Act as a leader and chief product advocate across the company

Skills you bring to IMS:

• Minimum 5 – 7 years product management experience, preferably in technology
• Ability to write clear market-driven product requirements
• Proven ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with senior management, customers and partners
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High energy, driven to innovate, and a team player
• Strongly focused and self-motivated to overachieve goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States
• Able to travel to clients sites up to 15% of the time
• MBA or relevant Bachelor’s degree

How to Contact us:

Email: Send email submissions to careers@intellimec.com. Please be sure to reference Product Manager in the subject of the message.

Direct applications only – no recruitment agencies please.