Manager, Product Development

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of over 500 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.

You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good: For Children. For Change. For Life.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, New Product & Channel Innovation, the Manager, Product Development is responsible for innovation, specifically the research, ideation, testing, assessment and roll-out new pledge and single-gift products. S/he will be responsible for innovating and testing pledge and single gift giving as well as new ways to diversify product offerings and generate a favourable long term investment. They will also work collaboratively and cross-functionally within World Vison Canada (WVC) and World Vision International (WVI) to promote partnership-wide innovation. 

• Engages internal staff at all levels to identify potential opportunities, leverage insights from past fundraising products and adopt best practices while looking to glean insights and expedite innovation by engaging with external professionals/agencies 
• Manages the pipeline and stage gate process for new pledge and single gift products, considering programmatic needs and customer personas 
• Moves new product ideas through the product development process, ensuring established operating plan key performance indicators (KPI), promotional plans, and revenue projections will be met in the short and/or long term with a minimal risk of error 
• Based off of approved ideas, builds comprehensive product strategy, budget, work-back schedule, and transition plan 
• Works with Finance to produce revenue projections considering investment requirements and other resourcing needs/costs 
• Reviews creative testing strategy to maximize learning without incurring unnecessary risk 
• Helps foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and risk tolerance 
• Builds strong cross-functional partners in Technology & Innovation, Programs & Policy, and Finance to bring new product ideas to fruition 
• Transitions new products after launch to the appropriate Products team 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with a specialization in Marketing 
• Minimum 4 years of product development / management experience, with a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience 
• Proven track record creating and implementing new and innovative products including budgeting and revenue projections 
• Trendsetting, creative, out of the box thinking 
• Thorough understanding and ability to execute product development processes 
• Highly collaborative, but is able to take necessary actions 
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, financial, communication and analytical skills 

How to Apply: 

World Vision is committed to the protection of children; all offers of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a Police background check. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership. 

World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application via our careers website:

https://canr53.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wvc/Posting/View/1903

Application Deadline: June 28, 2018