Jr. Product Manager

Aecon•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$90,000 - CA$110,000

About The Position

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment. Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive. At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture. Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities. Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team. What Is The Opportunity? Reporting to the Project Manager, Continuous Improvement, the Junior Product Manager supports the delivery and ownership of purpose-built software solutions, platforms, and workflow tools used by project teams and business functions across the Nuclear Continuous Improvement portfolio. These solutions exist to strengthen how Aecon delivers engineering, procurement, and construction work, translating field and operational insight into capabilities that improve safety, predictability, and productivity on our projects. The role is responsible for managing product initiatives from intake through release, with ownership of defined product areas including backlog management, prioritization, and delivery outcomes. The Junior Product Manager ensures alignment between business needs, user requirements, and technical execution while coordinating cross-functional teams to drive delivery. This position plays a key role in converting project and operational needs into practical tools that crews, engineers, and project leaders rely on, supporting decision-making and ensuring outcomes are measured by their impact on project performance. The role requires strong ownership, structured thinking, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a controlled and regulated environment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of product management, product ownership, and project delivery principles
Demonstrated experience managing backlogs, defining requirements, and supporting structured delivery
Proven ability to manage workstreams, track progress, and drive outcomes with limited oversight
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability, including managing trade-offs
Ability to balance business needs, user experience, technical constraints, and delivery considerations
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Working knowledge of Lessons Learned workflows, NCRs, CARs
Practical experience operating within or supporting configured enterprise tools
Ability to independently assess and define workflow content (fields, logic, process steps) based on business process knowledge
Strong understanding of how business processes translate into system configuration and data structures
Strong organizational and time management capability across multiple priorities
Ability to work independently with accountability and ownership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
2–5 years of relevant experience in product management, project management, or related roles

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project execution environments (engineering, construction, project controls) considered a strong asset
Familiarity with lessons learned tools, knowledge management platforms, or continuous improvement workflows
Familiarity with platforms such as ACERs, Portal, Cority would be considered an asset
Experience in continuous improvement, digital product environments, or regulated industries considered an asset

Responsibilities

Own assigned tools and solutions from intake through release, ensuring they directly support how project teams plan, execute, and close out work
Engage project teams, site leadership, and business functions to understand execution pain points and translate them into prioritized product improvements
Define and maintain product priorities, roadmaps, and delivery plans anchored to project milestones and operational readiness needs
Translate business needs into structured product requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria
Manage and prioritize product backlogs to ensure clarity, sequencing, and alignment with program objectives
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including project delivery, business, IS, and vendors, to drive execution and maintain alignment
Facilitate intake, backlog refinement, and working sessions with project and operational stakeholders
Develop and maintain delivery plans, schedules, and milestones to support structured execution
Monitor delivery progress against plan, including timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies that could affect rollout to active projects
Escalate risks, issues, and decisions with clear context and recommended actions, including impact to project users and adoption timing
Track and report on delivery status to ensure transparency and stakeholder alignment
Measure success by adoption and execution outcomes, usage by project teams, reduction in manual effort, quality of data captured, and contribution to safer, more predictable delivery
Drive product decisions based on user needs in the field and office, project execution value, business value, and operational constraints
Support rollout and implementation into live project environments, including change management, training, and post-go-live stabilization
Identify opportunities for product and process improvement through analysis of user workflows and system gaps
Ensure product outputs align with governance, compliance, and security requirements where applicable
Maintain clear and structured documentation to support both product delivery and project execution
Manage day-to-day system administration, including user account creation, access management, and onboarding of new users
Perform minor system configuration without reliance on IS (e.g. field updates, dropdown value additions, light workflow adjustments)
Support data management activities, including import/export of data across systems
Provide ongoing user support to project and business users, including troubleshooting, training, and responding to enhancement requests
Translate existing operational and project execution processes into system design, including defining fields, forms, and workflow structure
Work hands-on within the platform to maintain and evolve the solution post-deployment, rather than relying solely on development teams