Method:CRM Opportunities
Technical Product Manager
Description
Opportunity
Our Product team is growing and we’re looking for a Technical Product Manager who is ready to lead the evolution of our no-code platform. As our newest Product Manager, you’ll steer a passionate team focused on empowering small and medium sized businesses.
About Method
Method creates web applications for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Our flagship product is Method:CRM, a CRM application made specifically for SMBs using QuickBooks and Xero’s accounting software. What sets Method:CRM apart is our ability to create customized applications for individual SMBs. This is all facilitated by a patented accounting synchronization engine. Method's no-code customization engine enables businesses to achieve their optimal workflows.
At Method, doing fantastic work is just as important as looking out for each other and our community. From flex hours, full benefits and monthly team events to our Method:Gives program, we do our best to support both our employees and community. You can learn more about Method and our team here!
The Role
As a Technical Product Manager specializing in our no-code platform, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing our product strategy, including launching the next major upgrade of our no-code builder. You will lead the development and enhancement of features that enable users to create sophisticated applications effortlessly.
Analytics/Insights:
- Measure and analyze product usage, and customer behaviours to derive insights for feature requirements and product roadmaps.
- Conduct interviews with customers and stakeholders to gather qualitative feedback.
- Maintain market awareness through networking to bring best practices to Method.
- Perform competitive analytics to understand the market position.
Strategic Doer:
- Develop and execute on roadmaps aligned with business goals, focusing on solving customer pain points.
- Balance immediate customer needs with the company's long-term growth.
- Drive the creation of detailed product requirements and facilitate grooming sessions.
- Maintain a pipeline of future work, ensuring proactive planning.
- Understand vendor/partner technology updates and incorporate them into the product strategy.
Product Ownership:
- Triage and prioritize bugs, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders on resolutions.
- Ensure availability for the team to clarify requirements and make decisions.
- Maintain and share release notes, collaborating with marketing and education teams.
- Provide backup support on the product team as needed.
Technical Skills:
- Be a domain expert in using no-code tools.
- Have a solid understanding of using and training AI tools.
- Assist in writing and maintaining technical documentation.
Collaboration:
- Foster personal relationships within the team and encourage collaborative efforts.
- Evangelize the team's contributions across the company, maintaining a positive outlook.
Contribution:
- Participate in creating a company wide roadmap.
- Assist in improving software delivery processes.
- Engage in strategic thinking to enhance company processes for efficiency.
What You Bring
Before you read this next section, we want you to know that we know the “ideal candidate” doesn’t exist — everybody has a unique background and skill set. Even if you don’t check every box below, we’d love for you to apply - we are building for the future and growth potential is a priority for us!
- Extensive experience in product management, with a proven track record of delivering successful software products.
- Deep understanding of no-code/low-code platforms and experience working on products in this space is highly desirable.
- Strong technical background with knowledge of AI technologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable product requirements.
- Experience with foundational research in coordination with User Research and Product Data teams and knows how to ask the right questions to get good quantitative and qualitative data.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Proven leadership capabilities, with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Familiarity with SQL and Python is a bonus.
What We Offer
- Fun team collaborative environment.
- Small company experience – working for a small company like Method gives you deep insight to the inner workings of how a software company operates, as you will be expected to be involved in many discussions: It is the kind of experience you can only get from a small company.
- Training – You will receive initial and ongoing training on Method’s products, policies and procedures, as well as a quarterly professional development budget.
- Great downtown location – Method is located right in the heart of Toronto’s young and vibrant ‘King West’ technology hub at the corner of Adelaide and Spadina Ave.
- Health care, vision and dental plan.
- Company and team social events.
Hybrid Policy
At Method we are working on a hybrid schedule. All teams work 2-3 times each week from our office in downtown Toronto.
In your first 30 days, you will:
- Onboard with the Product and Development teams, understanding Method’s values and collaboration culture.
- Become proficient in internal communication tools and practices.
- Acquire deep knowledge of the product area, goals, and team members.
- Complete Method’s Bootcamp and set tailored goals for the quarter.
In your first 60 days, you will:
- Dive into the product discovery and delivery process.
- Begin prioritizing the no-code backlog to execute on the no-code vision
- Start forming close working relationships with the development and design teams.
- Initiate contributions to the product team's culture and best practices.
In your first 90 days, you will:
- Lead projects that bolster the company's objectives.
- Become a key player in your development team, contributing to significant feature releases.
- Monitor the success of your initiatives and adjust based on company goals.
- Collaborate on setting long-term goals and participate in a performance review.
Compensation: $110,000 – $120,000 annually.
We thank all applicants in advance, and will contact only those who we wish to interview. No phone calls or agencies please.
Method is an equal opportunity employer for all — regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status or able-bodiedness. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible workplace, we’re happy to provide accommodations for candidates taking part in the selection process.
Compensation
$110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year