GDS TruTools Product Manager - Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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Mississauga, Ontario

Reqid: 13793BRJob Category: GDS

Boart Longyear is an integrated drilling services and drilling products provider, producing, manufacturing and operating equipment for the minerals industry, with a drilling presence in water exploration, environmental sampling, energy and oil sands exploration. The Company operates in Asia Pacific, Canada, USA, South America, Europe and Africa.We are currently seeking a self-motivated GDS TruTools Product Manager to fill a position that will be based in our Mississauga, Ontario office. Boart Longyear is committed to high quality, safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices. Applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.The CompanyEstablished in 1890, Boart Longyear is in its 132 nd year as the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody-data-collection technology, and innovative, safe and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the company also holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.The Geological Data Services division utilizes innovative scanning technology and down-hole instrumentation tools to capture detailed geological data from drilled core and chip samples. This valuable orebody knowledge gives mining companies the ability to make timely decisions for more efficient exploration activities.Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA with operations around the globe in 40 countries with 5,800 employees. We are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, Australia (ASX:BLY). More information about Boart Longyear can be found at www.boartlongyear.com . To get Boart Longyear news direct, follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook .Duties and Responsibilities:As the leader of the survey tool product team, the GDS TruTools Product Manager role is key to developing and commercializing new survey technologies and related commercial services.This role spans many types of activities, from strategic to tactical. The Product Manager should be able to articulate a clear vision for the future of the product, communicate with customers, and lead teams to prioritize and define features that will achieve the most business value. The ability to analyze the market and competitive environment to define a differentiated vision that delivers unique value is critical. Key responsibilities including setting strategy, roadmap, and feature definition.As a management position, the role also demands the ability to collaborate with executives and other cross-functional leaders to bridge organizational gaps between different functional groups. It also includes marketing, forecasting, and budgeting/budget tracking responsibilities.The portfolio includes all hardware, software and digital touchpoints related to core orientation, gyro/mag survey and geophysics. This role requires some international travel and schedule flexibility to align with time zones of distributed remote teams and consultants.Job Requirements ( include but are not limited to the following) :Set Product Vision and Strategy

Clearly articulate the business value to the product team so they understand the intent behind the new product or product release.Own the roadmap and prioritize building what matters most to achieve the strategic goals and initiatives behind the productHas a clear understanding of what our clients require.

Plan & Execute Releases

Defining the release process and coordinate all of the activities required to bring the product to market.Bridge gaps between different functions within the company and align all teams involved. Manage dependencies in and across releases to complete release phases and milestones.

Ideation & Feature Management

Own the creative process of generating, developing, and curating new ideas to determine which ideas should be promoted into products or features.Ensure that feedback and requests are seamlessly integrated into product planning and development processes.Define the requirements for each feature and the desired user experience.Work closely with engineering on the technical specifications and ensure that teams have all the information needed to deliver a complete product to market

Product Expertise

Provide deep product expertise needed to lead the organization and make strategic product decisions.Analyze market and competitive conditions, laying out a product vision that is differentiated and delivers unique value based on customer demands

Budget and Revenue Responsibility

Manage product development to deliver products on time to meet on specific P&L targets (i.e. x2EBITDA) as well as on budget.Set pricing and tracks competition for their respective technologies.

Decision Making

FinancialTracking revenues at the product line level and costs associated with development budget.

Behavioral Competencies Required for the Position

Data SavvyPlanning & OrganizingBuilding RelationshipsTechnology SavvyCoaching & Developing othersSafety Focus

Key Working Relationships (internal and external)

Internal: TruTool Regional Managers, TruTool Technicians, supply chain, marketing, sales, operations, engineering, drill crews, DS managementExternal: 3 rd party contractors/consultants, customers, technology partners

Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Geology, Geochemistry and/or GeophysicsBackground and/or understanding of digital and physical product designAbility to work with and engage a diverse group of stakeholdersA strong understanding of the electronicsKnow what clients requireManagement experience with previous P&L responsibility (not required, but is an asset)Track record of success in commercialization new products and technologies (not required, but is an asset)

Reporting RelationshipThe position reports directly to the Vice President of Geological Data Services, who is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.Perks, Benefits and CompensationWe know that talented people are attracted to companies with long term success, an amazing culture. We also know you want a company that provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding career advancement opportunities. We offer:

Strong compensation planCompetitive Benefit program (Life, Disability, Health & Dental)Defined Contribution Pension PlanRobust Vacation Program

Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/Auto req ID: 13793BRJob Code: 120005 Manager 3.06.ManagerFunction: GDSRegion (Business Group): NAMCountry: CanadaState/Province: OntarioCity: MississaugaQuick Apply

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