GEOTAB

Manager, Group Product Management – Field Service

GEOTAB

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$150,700 - CA$188,400 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • You will define the "Whole Product" strategy and a 3-year roadmap that prioritizes high-margin, scalable features over low-value custom work.
  • Spending 20–40% of your time externally—conducting ride-alongs, dispatcher interviews, and partner meetings—you will aggregate market data into validated requirements using methods such as PR/FAQs and PRDs.
  • You will end "sales-led" development to drive a "product/market-informed" strategy, identifying clearly where Geotab builds versus where we partner.
  • Acting as the bridge in the "Tripod" partnership, you will empower Revenue Generation with market knowledge while providing Product Design, Platform & Solutions with clear, validated problems.
  • You will drive execution through influence, compelling Platform and Solutions teams to adopt your roadmap by rigorously proving the market opportunity.
  • You will prove solutions work before engaging development, running manual pilots and concierge MVPs to generate validated "Confidence Scores," ensuring we build only what is proven to sell.
  • You will build, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of 2–3 Product Managers, providing the strategic guardrails and cultural foundation necessary for the group to thrive.
  • You will ensure a seamless flow from Market Need to Solution Build to Sales Execution.
  • Responsible for product roadmap development for product portfolio along with the individual Product Managers; Establishes roadmap priorities and alignment to company strategy.
  • Encourages a culture that values and prioritizes research-backed and customer-focused practices.
  • Develops relationships with key internal & external stakeholders.
  • Hiring, resource management and mentorship to Product Managers to help grow their skills, expertise & knowledge.
  • Contribute to helping develop and improve processes of the overall product management team in conjunction with other Product Leaders to enable overall success of the team.
  • Create a workplace culture that is consistent with Geotab’s mission, vision, and values.
  • May take on individual contributions to product development as needed.
  • Provide expert project leadership and guidance to the team as SME.
  • Oversee the activities and performance of direct reports: Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to the team.
  • Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and training opportunities.
  • Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process, meeting KPAs and career development planning.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in Field Services (Speciality trade contractors, Property Services, etc) with a strong grasp of operational realities.
  • Proficiency with AI/LLM tools (GPT, Gemini, Claude) and Product Management frameworks.
  • The ability to speak the language of P&L and Revenue with executives.
  • 8+ years working experience with focus in product management & people leadership valued.
  • Experience with product development with strong understanding of customer & market research requirements.
  • A degree in a STEM program and experience in B2B SaaS environments is considered an asset.
  • Strategic mindset, with a keen sense of priorities, along with an ability to pivot as the landscape changes.
  • Proven experience leading and managing high performing teams in a cross-functional business matrix environment.
  • Experience working within a technical or engineering organization is an asset.
  • High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong project management and organization skills to be able to identify needs, develop solutions and manage products from discovery to launch.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and training.
  • Must stay relevant to technology and should have the flexibility to adapt to the growing technology and market demands.
  • Leadership, coaching and professional development experience in a team-oriented workplace.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve well-judged decisions.
  • A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
  • Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
Benefits
  • Flex working arrangements
  • Home office reimbursement program
  • Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
  • Online learning and networking opportunities
  • Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
  • Competitive medical and dental benefits
  • Retirement savings program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product managementcustomer researchmarket researchproject managementproduct developmentoperational managementP&L managementAI toolsLLM toolsB2B SaaS
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingmentorshipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem solvingattention to detailteam collaborationadaptabilityinterpersonal skills