Overview Aecon Group Inc. develops infrastructure projects worldwide, including nuclear, energy, and industrial programs. We seek a Junior Product Manager to support delivery of purpose-built software solutions, platforms, and workflow tools used by project teams and business functions across the Nuclear Continuous Improvement portfolio. The role translates field and operational insight into capabilities that improve safety, predictability, and productivity on projects. The position reports to the Project Manager, Continuous Improvement.
What Is The Opportunity?
Reporting to the Project Manager, Continuous Improvement, the Junior Product Manager owns product initiatives from intake through release, including backlog management, prioritization, and delivery outcomes. You will align business needs, user requirements, and technical execution while coordinating cross-functional teams to drive delivery. You will convert project and operational needs into practical tools used by crews, engineers, and project leaders, supporting decision-making and measuring outcomes by their impact on project performance. The role requires ownership, structured thinking, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a controlled and regulated environment.
What You'll Do Here Own assigned tools and solutions from intake through release, ensuring they support how project teams plan, execute, and close out work
Engage project teams, site leadership, and business functions to understand execution pain points and translate them into prioritized product improvements
Define and maintain product priorities, roadmaps, and delivery plans anchored to project milestones and readiness needs
Translate business needs into structured product requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria
Manage and prioritize product backlogs to ensure clarity, sequencing, and alignment with program objectives
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including project delivery, business, IS, and vendors, to drive execution and maintain alignment
Facilitate intake, backlog refinement, and working sessions with project and operational stakeholders
Develop and maintain delivery plans, schedules, and milestones to support structured execution
Monitor delivery progress against plan,



including timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies that could affect rollout to active projects
Escalate risks, issues, and decisions with clear context and recommended actions, including impact to project users and adoption timing
Track and report on delivery status to ensure transparency and stakeholder alignment
Measure success by adoption and execution outcomes, usage by project teams, reduction in manual effort, quality of data captured, and contribution to safer, more predictable delivery
Drive product decisions based on user needs in the field and office, project execution value, business value, and operational constraints
Support rollout and implementation into live project environments, including change management, training, and post-go-live stabilization
Identify opportunities for product and process improvement through analysis of user workflows and system gaps
Ensure product outputs align with governance, compliance, and security requirements where applicable
Maintain explicit and structured documentation to support both product delivery and project execution
Manage day-to-day system administration, including user account creation, access management, and onboarding of new users
Perform minor system configuration without reliance on IS (e.g., field updates, dropdown value additions, light workflow adjustments)
Support data management activities, including import/export of data across systems
Provide ongoing user support to project and business users, including troubleshooting, training, and responding to enhancement requests
Translate existing operational and project execution processes into system design, including defining fields, forms, and workflow structure
Work hands-on within the platform to maintain and evolve the solution post-deployment, rather than relying solely on development teams




What You Bring To The Team Strong understanding of product management, product ownership, and project delivery principles
Familiarity with project execution environments (engineering, construction, project controls) considered a strong asset
Demonstrated experience managing backlogs, defining requirements, and supporting structured delivery
Proven ability to manage workstreams, track progress, and drive outcomes with limited oversight
Robust problem-solving and decision-making capability, including managing trade-offs
Ability to balance business needs, user experience, technical constraints, and delivery considerations
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Working knowledge of Lessons Learned workflows, NCRs, CARs
Familiarity with lessons learned tools, knowledge management platforms, or continuous improvement workflows
Familiarity with platforms such as ACERs, Portal, Colity would be considered an asset
Practical experience operating within or supporting configured enterprise tools
Ability to independently assess and define workflow content (fields, logic, process steps) based on business process knowledge
Strong understanding of how business processes translate into system configuration and data structures
Strong organizational and time management capability across multiple priorities
Ability to work independently with accountability and ownership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
2–5 years of relevant experience in product management, project management, or related roles
Experience in continuous improvement, digital product environments, or regulated industries considered an asset
Compensation and Inclusion
The expected pay range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 per year. Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, unique skills, and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role. Aecon fosters belonging and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants.

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