Associate Product Manager

Overview

This is a dynamic opportunity to join a leading retail and eCommerce organization, partnering with Aquent to drive innovation and efficiency in their critical operations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of how customers experience online shopping, directly impacting sales, operational costs, and overall customer satisfaction. This is your chance to contribute to a fast-paced, evolving environment where your strategic insights and hands-on delivery will make a tangible difference.

**About the Company**

Our client is a prominent leader in the retail and eCommerce sector, dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through continuous innovation. They are at the forefront of developing advanced solutions that optimize every stage of the online shopping journey, from order placement to fulfillment. This organization thrives on agility, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence, creating a dynamic environment where new ideas are encouraged and impactful work is the norm.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a talented Product Manager to join a team focused on developing and enhancing core eCommerce operations and supply chain solutions. This role is central to improving omni-channel sales, reducing cancellations, cutting costs, and boosting operational efficiency across the enterprise. You will contribute to initiatives that power how the website functions end-to-end, working within a fast-moving, Agile environment on a three-week sprint cadence. This is a unique contract opportunity to backfill a maternity leave for approximately 10 months, offering a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on product delivery. You will report directly to senior leadership within the eCommerce operations domain.

**What You’ll Do**

* Contribute to product strategy, roadmaps, and executive-level updates and presentations, translating complex work into clear, impactful communications.
* Track and report on feature value delivery, demonstrating the measurable business outcomes of investments.
* Write clear, well-structured user stories, define precise requirements, and validate and test product features to ensure quality and alignment with business goals.
* Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including standups, retrospectives, sprint demos, and planning sessions, maintaining a consistent three-week cadence.
* Support strategic supplier integration initiatives and contribute to the dedicated operations squad, ensuring continuous improvement and maintenance of core systems.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, and business stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and aligning efforts.
* Help maintain team focus and momentum across a dynamic, ever-shifting portfolio, adapting quickly to evolving priorities.

**Must-Have:**

* Demonstrated experience working in Agile product or project environments, with a strong understanding of ceremonies, cadences, and how to contribute effectively from day one.
* Ability to write clear, well-structured user stories and define comprehensive product requirements.
* Strong strategic communication skills, capable of translating complex technical and business concepts into executive-ready presentations and updates.
* Proven experience with value tracking and ROI reporting on delivered features.
* A self-starter mindset, enabling you to take initiative, make decisions, and drive momentum without constant direction.
* High comfort with ambiguity, demonstrating adaptability and effectiveness in environments where priorities shift and projects evolve.
* Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, essential for working with diverse teams.

**Nice to Have:**

* Familiarity with modern project management and documentation tools.
* Experience working with or alongside AI tools, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to technology.
* A background in eCommerce, retail, or order/inventory management.

**Logistics**

* Duration: ~10 months
* Start: ASAP
* Interview process: One round with senior leadership + potentially one or two additional stakeholders
* Extension/perm potential

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The target hiring compensation for this role is C$30-C$40/HR. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.