The Manager, Product Management leads Live to Play Sports' team of Product Managers and owns the systems, processes, and cross-functional rhythms that turn product strategy into on-time product launches. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Product Development, who sets product strategy and sourcing, this role owns how the Product Management team operates, while individual Product Managers own their categories and projects from concept through production.As both a process builder and hands-on people leader, the Manager lifts administrative burden off the Product Managers, works collaboratively with the Director, Engineering and R&D to deliver projects to the development calendar, and keeps Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Global Supply Management (GSM), and Operations aligned behind one shared plan.Role and Responsibilities Development Calendar and NPI Process In collaboration with Director, Engineering and R&D own the master development calendar, so Product Managers and engineers do not carry that administrative loadSupport Product Managers to deliver projects to meet the development calendarEnsure every active project (NPI, NIL, CIL) has a current timeline, defined milestones, and a clear ownerRun Stage gate reviews and New Model Sign Off, and ensure SQL Product database updates are completed accurately and on timeReview bills of materials (BOMs) and related product data to ensure consistency and accuracyHold the team to on-time delivery of new products as the standard measure of successProject Management and Reporting Track project health across the product portfolio, flag risks early, and support PMs to remove blockers before they become problemsReport program status, risks, and recovery plans to the Sr.



Director, Product Development and the leadership teamMake priority and resourcing decisions when programs compete for the same capacity, within the direction set by the Sr. Director, Product DevelopmentCross-Functional Alignment Work collaboratively with the Director, Engineering and R&D as the day-to-day operational partnerOwn the handoffs, and decision rhythms that keep Product Management, Engineering, Sourcing, Global Supply Management (GSM), Operations, and Quality moving in the same directionAlign project timelines across functions and escalation issues when they require a strategic decisionProcess Improvement and Change Management Run a clean, consistent NPI process and continuously raise the standardIdentify inefficiencies, design improvements, and introduce modern tools and ways of working where the current approach is limiting the teamLead change through to adoption by socializing, training, and following through until recent processes become standard practiceBuild on what the team already does well, introducing change at a pace the team can absorbTeam and People Management Recruit, hire, and develop Product ManagersDevelop team goals that align with product strategy and overall company strategyEvaluate employee performance and provide ongoing coaching, accountability,



and constructive feedbackSupport Product Managers in delivering their portfoliosBuild a team that operates independently, with Product Managers who make sound decisions, escalated right issues, and grow in their craftFoster a high-performance team culture built on team first, high performance, and embracing progressionQualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experienceProven experience in product management, product development, or NPI program management in a consumer products or manufacturing environment; experience from outdoorindustry, cycling and hardgoods is preferredStrong project management skills, including building timelines, running stagegate reviews, and keeping cross-functional teams on trackWorking knowledge of product requirements, specifications, bills of materials, and the development process from concept through productionDemonstrated leadership ability with experience managing and developing a team and holding people accountableExperience driving alignment across Engineering, Sourcing, Global Supply Management, Operations, and Quality in a fast-moving environmentDemonstrated change management experience, including introducing new ways of working and making them stickFluency with modern product development tools and systems, and a point of view on where they add leverageDetail-oriented and highly organized, with a continuous improvement mindsetExcellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and directly with team members, peers, and leadershipExperience working with overseas manufacturing or assembly partners is an asset#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Product Management (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Norco Bikes
📍 Port Coquitlam