Product Manager
Upstaff · Halifax, Canada ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Product
Job Title: Product Manager – Land Modernization Initiative
Client: Government of Nova Scotia – Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid – Onsite Wednesdays & Thursdays preferred)
Duration: March 16, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (Extension Possible)
Work Schedule: Full-time, 7.5 hours/day
Role Overview:
The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Product Manager to support the Land Modernization Initiative (LMI), a large-scale digital transformation program modernizing the provincial Land Registry system. The selected consultant will lead Agile product delivery for defined MVP workstreams, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-centered, accessible, production-ready digital services.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and communicate Product Vision and Roadmap
Define and refine Minimal Viable Services (MVS)
Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to launch
Define and track success metrics
Lead sprint planning and agile ceremonies
Develop and manage product backlog and prioritization
Write and refine user stories with cross-functional teams
Guide iterative design and agile best practices
Act as liaison between business, technical teams, and senior leadership
Influence executive-level stakeholders including Deputy Minister level
Communicate risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
Prepare materials for leadership updates and approvals
Ensure digital solutions meet user and business needs
Ensure accessibility compliance
Coordinate production deployment
Manage relationships across internal, external, and contracted teams
Apply now or share your resume. Referrals are welcome.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Ownership and management of high-quality digital products
Leading multi-disciplinary Agile teams
Delivering complex digital transformation initiatives
Experience with user research, usability, analytics, accessibility, and Agile delivery
Influencing senior executive stakeholders
Leading change in matrix organizations