About the Role
The Product Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Pearson’s digital transformation by leading the vision, strategy, and delivery of digital products that improve passenger experience and operational efficiency. You will steward a persistent, cross-functional product team and translate complex operational and customer needs into secure, reliable, and high-value digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Shape the product vision, roadmap, and measurable objectives aligned with journey and business priorities.
- Lead product discovery with internal partners, frontline users, and vendors to uncover opportunities, risks, and insights.
- Translate operational and customer needs into clear product specifications and user stories.
- Own and manage an integrated product backlog, balancing features, technical debt, compliance, and experience outcomes.
- Measure product performance and health, using analytics to drive prioritization and optimization.
- Coordinate release planning with Technology Delivery, ensuring readiness and alignment across functions.
- Partner with IT Security, Enterprise Architecture, and other domain teams to ensure standards and risk posture are met.
- Lead effective communication of product updates through portfolio forums and stakeholder sessions.
- Foster cross-functional team collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in technology product management with a proven track record of delivering impactful digital products for airlines or airports, with strong preference for experience delivering solutions in airport operations.
- 3+ years of cross-functional leadership experience, with the ability to influence without authority and manage vendor relationships effectively.
- Knowledge of digital platforms, APIs, systems integrations, UX principles, and customer journey mapping, ideally within complex operational environments.
- Experience applying design thinking frameworks to define problems, validate assumptions, and shape high-value solutions.
- Strong communication, storytelling, and facilitation skills to align diverse stakeholders around shared goals and product outcomes.
- Proficiency with modern product and collaboration tools, such as Jira, ProductPlan/Roadmunk, Figma/Miro, and product analytics platforms.
- Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
Skills
- Digital platforms
- APIs
- Systems integrations
- UX principles
- Customer journey mapping
- Design thinking frameworks
- Communication
- Storytelling
- Facilitation
- Jira
- ProductPlan/Roadmunk
- Figma/Miro
- Product analytics platforms
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of progressive experience in technology product management
- 3+ years of cross-functional leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Agile product certifications (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic, SAFe) considered an asset
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Flexible retirement program with employer matching
- Voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
- Continuous internal and external learning opportunities
- Meaningful reward and recognition program
About the Company
- The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.
- Approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.
- Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
Equal Opportunity
- The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.
