Lead Product Manager (Petcare)

TL;DR

Lead Product Manager (Petcare): Guiding product vision and overseeing strategy, planning, development, and launch of complex product experiences for a pet health platform with an accent on quality, performance, and ambition. Focus on breaking down complex, multi-domain problems, strategic decision making, and leading cross-functional squads through influence.

Location: Hybrid role with 2 days in the office at hirify.global HQ, Yonge and Summerhill, Toronto, Canada

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a company dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of pet parents and veterinary professionals through accessible, user-centric products.

What you will do

• Drive a strategic product roadmap aligning with business objectives and the company's vision of connecting pet owners with veterinarians.
• Break down complex, multi-domain problems into discrete phases and clear requirements to deliver incremental value.
• Confidently navigate ambiguity, prioritize impactful initiatives, and align teams towards shared goals.
• Champion collaboration and facilitate seamless execution with a cross-functional squad of engineers, designers, and data analysts.
• Orchestrate development cycles from ideation to launch, keeping teams aligned and on track to meet milestones.
• Model best practices, foster innovation, and advance user-centered design across the wider product team through mentorship and strategy sessions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management within fast-paced tech environments.
• Hands-on experience scaling one or more: subscription engagement & retention, eCommerce platforms, two-sided marketplaces, modern healthcare delivery (human or animal), or platform transformations in a startup environment.
• Proven experience delivering products that exceed user expectations, focusing on thoughtful solutions and collaborating with designers.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics, A/B testing, and user research.
• Technical fluency to discuss architecture and considerations with engineers.
• Outstanding communication skills and commitment to developing relationships to inspire and guide teams.
• Entrepreneurial drive and a passion for the intersection of technology and pet healthcare.
• Must be a passionate pet owner (current or previous) with a desire to help pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with market alignment, RRSP matching, and Employee Stock Option Plan.
• Unlimited access to hirify.global for your pets and discount codes to share with friends and family.
• Dog-friendly office environment.
• Generous vacation and personal day policy.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for you and your family.
• Parental leave top-up and opportunities for career growth and international assignments.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: 30-minute introductory Google Meet video call with People Operations.
• Stage 2: 45-minute Google Meet video interview with VP, Product, to review the Product roadmap.
• Stage 3: In-person presentation of a compensated work assignment and discussion at hirify.global HQ in Toronto with Product and Engineering teams.
• Stage 4: Coffee meetup with the CTO.