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Director of Product
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Directs product strategy and outcomes for a complex fintech product area within AutoScout24's Canadian business, leading a team of Product Managers and partnering with engineering, design, data, commercial, and senior financial-institution stakeholders.
About this role
Toronto, ON | Hybrid, 2-3 days per week
We are a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands,AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS, help Canadians buy, sell and finance vehicles with confidence.
Dealertrack Canadais the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing more than6.5 million credit applications each year.Collateral Management (CMS)provides technology solutions supporting lien and registration services, vehicle recovery and insolvency management for Canadian lenders.
As part ofAutoScout24 Group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.
Join us on our journey as we bring together the best of Europe and North America to shape the future of automotive retail.
About the role
We’re looking for aDirector of Productto lead a significant product area within our Canadian fintech business.
You’ll lead a team of Product Managers while owning product strategy and outcomes for an established, complex business. This is an opportunity todevelop a strong Product team, solve meaningful customer and business problems, and identify new opportunities for growth and transformation.
You’ll work closely with Engineering, Design, Data and Commercial teams, as well as senior leaders at some of Canada’s largest financial institutions.
What you'll do
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Own product strategy and direction, turning customer problems, data and market opportunities into clear priorities and measurable outcomes
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Lead and develop Product Managers, strengthening their product judgment, customer understanding and ability to independently own problems
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Identify new growth opportunities, looking beyond today’s products and business models to create new customer and commercial value
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Stay close to the work, challenging assumptions and helping teams move from solution-led to problem-led thinking
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Use data to drive decisions, combining quantitative evidence with customer and market insight
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Partner with senior customers and executives, bringing clear thinking and credibility to complex conversations
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Lead cross-functionallyacross Product, Engineering, Design, Data and Commercial teams
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Explore AI and emerging technologyto create value in our products and how our teams work
What you'll bring
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Significant Product Management experience, with a track record ofleading, coaching and developing strong Product Managers
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A track record ofowning meaningful Product decisions and outcomes
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Experience working in astrong product-led technology organization
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Strong ability to turnambiguous problems into clear Product direction
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Experience identifying, launching or scalingnew products or growth opportunities
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Strongdata judgmentand experience using evidence to make Product decisions
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Ability to communicate effectively withsenior executives, customers and cross-functional leaders
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Curiosity aboutAI and emerging technology, with evidence of active learning and experimentation
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Experience navigating complex products, platforms, stakeholders and workflows
Experience infintech, lending, payments or financial platforms is a plus, but not required.
About You
You became a Product leader because you enjoy solving Product problems, not because you wanted to stop being involved in them.
You’re comfortable with ambiguity, curious about customers and data, and willing to challenge assumptions. You enjoy developing people while staying close enough to the work to help teams make better decisions.
You’re energized bybuilding teams, finding growth opportunities, experimenting with new technology and taking ownership when the path forward isn’t obvious.
What's in it for you
We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are some of the benefits that support our people to do their best work:
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Gym discounts
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Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Virtual wellness events
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Conferences and training budget
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Regular internal training programs
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Financial planning with 3% matching pension
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Competitive salary
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Annual bonus structure
For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.
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