Senior Product Manager

Job Description:On behalf of our healthcare client, Affinity is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead product managers, and configuration and QA teams to deliver digital health strategies and business transformations focused on the end user and the end-to-end health services journey.Responsibilities :• Agile/Scrum Implementation:o Develop the product configuration and development strategy for the digital referrals and orders platform. o Collaboratively define and prioritize the expectations and structure of product requirements, features, and user stories, and communicate them clearly to the product team and other stakeholderso Oversee the successful implementation of Agile and Scrum methodologies.o Ensure adherence to Agile principles and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.o Solicit and incorporate feedback from the users, customers, partners, and other stakeholders into the product development process.• Team Collaboration:o Guide and mentor product managers, product owners, project managers, and other members of the team, providing feedback, coaching, and direction. o Facilitate collaboration and communication within and across the product management teams.o Encourage cross-functional cooperation and create an environment that fosters innovation and teamwork.• Backlog Management:o Oversee the use of best practices in the creation, refinement, and prioritization of product backlogs.o Lead the product development process from ideation to launch, ensuring that the product meets the needs and expectations of the patients, providers, and other users.o Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and ensure healthy backlogs are maintained.o Review and seek governance approval of product deliverables, such as wireframes, prototypes, mock-ups, user interface designs, user manuals, test cases, etc.• Sprint Planning:o Assist in sprint planning sessions, ensuring realistic commitment and accurate estimation.o Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to define acceptance criteria and break down user stories.• Sprint Review and Retrospective:o Conduct sprint reviews and retrospectives to evaluate product increments.o Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance team performance.• Stakeholder Communication:o Collaboratively manage communication with the Clinical Program Manager and Program Manager for stakeholders to provide updates on progress.o Address concerns and ensure alignment between business objectives and product development efforts.• Metrics and Reporting:o Collaboratively define key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on metrics.o Monitor and utilize data-driven insights to guide decision-making and improve team efficiency.• Risk Management:o Identify and manage risks associated with product configuration and development.o Work with product managers to develop mitigation strategies and communicate risks to leadership and external stakeholders.Qualifications:• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a degree in Project Management, Health Administration, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related discipline• Must have 15+ years working in regional or provincial health care environments• Must have demonstrated 10+ years as a Product Manager leading and delivering enterprise level products which includes familiarity with product backlog management and prioritization techniques• Must have demonstrated managing IT system/infrastructure implementations• Demonstrated experience working in a complex integrated clinical system environment• Proven experience in successfully implementing and overseeing Agile and Scrum methodologies.• Certification in Agile/Scrum (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) is highly desirable and preference will be given to certified candidates.• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and teamwork.• Experience in creating an innovative and inclusive team environment.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.• Experience in stakeholder management and addressing concerns effectively.• Strong analytical skills to define KPIs and analyze performance metrics.• Ability to use data-driven insights for decision-making and continuous improvement.• Proven experience in identifying and managing risks associated with product development.• Ability to develop effective mitigation strategies and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders.• Demonstrated capability in handling sensitive and challenging situations• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with Senior Management team and Executives• Excellent proficiency with MS Office toolsets (Word, Excel, Visio, Project)• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills dealing with senior executive and clinicians• PROSCI or other Change Management certification desirableHourly Rate: $95-$115 Per Hour.Affinity Earn:Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/ About Affinity:Affinity Group is a full-service Information Technology services and staffing company. We believe recruiting is about creating long term relationships that foster a mutually beneficial partnership - an affinity. Bringing a new style of recruiting founded on five core principles: Transparency – Flexibility – Efficiency – Agility – Inclusivity. We teamed up with ClimatePartner on 2022 to offset our emissions and move toward being a more environmentally friendly company and we are proud to now be officially Carbon Neutral Certified. For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca Job Number: 9876