Director, Product Management (Smart Security)

Hi, we are ecobee.ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.Why we love to do what we do:We’re helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact on the planet. Our products and services work in harmony to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we’re proud of what we’ve done so far, there’s still a lot we can do—and you can be part of it. Join our extraordinary team.We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with a satellite office in Leeds, UK (and remote ecopeeps in the US). We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We’re always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.Who You'll Be Joining:Our hive, located in Toronto's vibrant tech hub, is home to a passionate team dedicated to redefining home security. As the Director of Product Management for Smart Security, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to become the leading innovator in the industry. Our team thrives on creativity, drive, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.How You'll Make an Impact: Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with our company's vision, setting clear objectives for your team's success.Rhythm of Business: Lead business governance rituals as acting General Manager, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals.Customer Listening: Drive product discovery by engaging directly with customers, uncovering insights to shape our products and services.Roadmap: Define and execute a roadmap that aligns with ecobee's vision, driving innovation and differentiation in the Smart Security space.Full Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end creation, launch, and optimization of products and services, working collaboratively with design, engineering, and research teams.Leadership: Inspire and develop a high-performing team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. What You’ll Bring to the Table: A minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with a track record of success in shipping software directly to consumers or small businesses.Demonstrated ability to drive business growth through strategic initiatives, acting as a key contributor to Line of Business and/or P&L management.Proven leadership skills, including the ability to influence across an organization and build and manage high-performing teams.Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and a willingness to dive into new challenges head-on.Strong analytical skills and a customer-focused approach to decision-making.Empathy and a desire to work closely with end-users to understand their needs and preferences.Navigate and simplify complex challenges, demonstrating agility and adaptability in ambiguous situations to drive forward progress effectively.Experience in building, launching & driving successful and revenue-generating SaaS subscription products or working in the security industry is a plus.Convinced you’ll be able to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you. Just so you know: Our hired candidate will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background check.Like what you see? Apply soon! We plan to accept applications for this role until July 31st but may close earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.What happens after you apply: Application review. It will happen. By an actual person in Talent Acquisition. We get upwards of 100+ applications for some roles, it can take a few days, but every applicant can expect a note regarding their application status. Interview Process:  Round 1: A 45-minute phone call with a member in Talent Acquisition Round 2: A 1 hour interview with the Hiring ManagerRound 3: 1 hour interview with 3-4 members of the cross functional team - expect technical, behavioural, and situational questions.Round 4: Case Study – For the final interview, you will be given 1 week to complete, and then present a Case Study. The goal of this round is to see how you think, and what you’re like to collaborate with.With ecobee, you’ll have the opportunity to: Be part of something big: Get to work in a fresh, dynamic, and ever-growing industry. Make a difference for the environment: Make a sustainable impact while on your daily job, and after it through programs like?ecobee?acts.Expand your career: Learn with our in-house learning enablement team, and enjoy our generous professional learning budget.Put people first: Benefit from competitive salaries, health benefits, and a progressive Parental Top-Up Program (75% top-up or five bonus days off).Play a part on an exceptional culture: Enjoy a fun and casual workplace with an open concept office, located at Queens Quay W & York St. ecobee Leeds is based at our riverside office on the Calls. Celebrate diversity: Be part of a truly welcoming workplace. We offer a mentorship program and bias training.  Are you interested? Let's make it work.Our people are empowered to take ownership of their schedules with workflows that allow for flexible hours. Based on your job, you have an option of a office-based, fully remote, or hybrid work environment. New team members working remotely, will have all necessary equipment provided and shipped to them, and we conduct our interviews and onboarding sessions primarily through video.We’re committed to inclusion and accommodation.ecobee believes that openness and diversity make us better. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Accommodations can be made upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our recruitment team is happy to answer any questions candidates may have about virtual interviewing, onboarding, and future work locations.We’re up to incredible things. Come and be part of them.Discover our and learn more about Ready to join ecobee? .Please note,?ecobee?does not accept unsolicited resumes.