Product Manager, Blue Rewards

Address:

• Identifies the overall goal of a product(s), drives engagement of stakeholders and leads the adoption of product, including AI driven capabilities.
• Drives the overall customer experience definition and prioritization that enables a focus on what matters most to our customers.
• Ensures product management and development teams are producing in parallel, and are working together effectively and efficiently.
• Builds and sustains high performing cross-functional teams; Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Addresses blockers related to adoption and correct usage of the product—including communications, documentation and training, and clarity of AI-driven features.
• Establishes the go-to-market, pricing and positioning strategies.
• Plans & manages the budget, timeline, and tactical components, throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identifies and analyzes market trends to update and improve product usability
• Ensures that a new product in development, or a new feature of an existing product is proven to be desirable, viable and functional.
• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion and responsible use of data and AI.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Marketing Analysis.
• Creative thinking.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Process Improvement and optimization.
• Business Strategy.
• Research and information synthesis.
• Business Operations.
• Financial & Risk Management.
• Product Management.
• Learning Agility.
• Customer centricity.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Influence skills.
• Data driven decision making and experimentation.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Product Development.
• Product Value Proposition and Go-to-Market Assets Definition, Design and Development.
• Technology & Data/AI Business Requirements. Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Product Lifecycle Management (Using Agile Methodologies).
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Pay Type:

The above represents AIR MILES’ pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents AIR MILES’ expected target for the first year in this position.

AIR MILES’ total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. AIR MILES also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:   https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

The AIR MILES Reward Program is one of Canada’s most recognized loyalty programs, with over 10 million active collector accounts, representing more than half of all Canadian households. AIR MILES collectors earn Reward Miles at more than 300 leading Canadian, global and online brands and at thousands of retail and service locations across the country. AIR MILES is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank of Montreal (BMO). BMO is Canada’s oldest bank and the 8th largest in North America with more than 12 million customers globally.

As a member of the AIR MILES team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://bmo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External-AIR-MILES.

AIR MILES is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: AIR MILES does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AIR MILES, directly or indirectly, will be considered AIR MILES property. AIR MILES will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.