Junior Product Manager Jobs in Winnipeg, Canada at Bison Transport
Title: Junior Product Manager
Company: Bison Transport
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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At Bison Transport, our product teams are empowered to deliver solutions that solve meaningful customer and business problems. Working within a cross-functional, outcome-oriented product operating model, our teams drive continuous value for both customers and carriers while improving overall business performance.
The Junior Product Manager role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product management while contributing to the development of solutions that enhance the user experience across our logistics and transportation services.
As a Junior Product Manager, you will work closely with Product Managers, engineering, design, operations, and marketing teams to help execute product strategies. You will support the day-to-day activities of the product team and assist with managing the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and post-launch improvements. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills and grow within product management.
Specific Responsibilities:
Support Product Development and Strategy
Assist the Product Manager in gathering and analyzing data to inform product decisions and strategies, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals.
Help with the documentation of product requirements, features, and functionality, ensuring accuracy and clarity for cross-functional teams.
Contribute to product discovery efforts by collecting user feedback, conducting research, and working with stakeholders to understand key pain points and opportunities.
Support the prioritization of product features and backlog management, ensuring timely delivery of product improvements.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, marketing, and sales, to ensure seamless coordination in product development and delivery.
Work with the Product Manager to facilitate communication between teams, ensuring that everyone is aligned on product goals and timelines.
Participate in meetings and discovery sessions to support the development of product ideas and solutions.
Act as a point of contact for team members to ensure that information is effectively shared and questions are addressed promptly.
Product Lifecycle Assistance
Help manage the day-to-day product lifecycle activities, supporting the Product Manager in tracking progress, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring that deadlines are met.
Assist in post-launch analysis, gathering feedback and data on product performance to inform future iterations and improvements.
Participate in product testing and quality assurance to ensure that new features and updates meet user expectations and maintain high standards of quality.
Market and User Research
Conduct directed research to stay informed about industry trends, customer preferences, and competitive products.
Support the Product Manager in translating research findings into actionable insights that can influence product development.
Help gather customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and user testing, ensuring that the product development process remains user centric.
Learning and Development
Learn and apply product management best practices by working closely with senior product team members.
Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development, including attending product management workshops, training sessions, and cross-functional meetings.
Embrace a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback from peers and managers to improve your product management skills.
Our Ideal Candidate will possess:
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1-2 years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., product management, operations, marketing, or technology) is preferred but not required.
Strong interest in product management with a desire to learn and grow in the role.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to support product managers in managing complex projects and deadlines.
Familiarity with basic data analysis and the ability to derive insights from research and feedback.
Collaborative and proactive attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and contribute to team success.
This job is classified under NOC Code: 21221.
Why Bison:
• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams
About Bison:
• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability
