Product Manager – Unstructured Data Platform

Build the Future with Us

We are exploring the creation of a key role designed to structure and accelerate the management of unstructured data in an environment where practices, tools, and responsibilities remain fragmented.

This role serves as a linchpin between business needs, modernization initiatives, and technological solutions to ensure consistency, alignment, and value creation.

Scope of Work

The role is responsible for defining, guiding, and making decisions on major strategic directions related to unstructured data.

Specifically, the person will:

• Define and champion an integrated vision for unstructured data management, aligned with business objectives
• Make strategic decisions on preferred solutions, particularly in relation to XECM and Horizon initiatives
• Establish governance principles and guiding frameworks applicable to all teams
• Prioritize foundational use cases and make decisions when multiple options are available
• Ensure that initiatives converge toward a coherent and sustainable goal

What You’ll Accomplish with Us

• The Product Manager acts as a cross-functional decision-maker on strategic direction, responsible for overall consistency.
• They determine strategic direction and key priorities
• They align stakeholders around these decisions
• They mediate issues requiring consensus
• They ensure that decisions are translated into concrete initiatives

Delivery teams (PM, PO, architecture) remain responsible for execution, detailed design, and delivery.

Collaboration

• The role involves working closely with:
• Business teams, to guide priorities and validate value
• Modernization teams, to align investments and roadmaps
• IT teams, to ensure the feasibility and integration of solutions
• Data governance stakeholders, to ensure consistency in practices

Key Challenges

• Structuring and guiding a field where governance is still emerging
• Making strategic decisions in a complex and evolving environment
• Bringing together multiple teams with sometimes divergent priorities
• Ensuring a balance between speed of execution and sound strategic direction
• Ensuring clarity and consistency without slowing down initiatives

Expected Deliverables

As a general guideline, this role should lead to:

• A clear, shared vision for unstructured data management
• Formal guidelines used to inform decision-making
• Clear trade-offs regarding solutions and priorities
• Greater consistency among initiatives (including XECM)
• A recognized point of reference for decisions related to unstructured data

What Could Help You Succeed in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is comfortable making decisions in ambiguous situations
• Has a cross-functional perspective and an understanding of business and technology issues
• Exercises strong, influential leadership with department heads and senior management
• Demonstrates courage in their positions and rigor in their decision-making
• Is capable of driving projects forward in a practical way, without creating unnecessary red tape
• Has an advanced level of English proficiency, as the person will be required to communicate daily with English- and French-speaking clients and partners across Canada via email and phone calls.

Why will you enjoy working with us?

· A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

· A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

· The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

· Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive retirement plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more!

Apply now and take control of your career where your talent truly matters!

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iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

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