Product Lead

Leyton CognitX is the AI & Tech Advisory of Leyton, bringing together a dynamic team of over 200 tech experts and data scientists. We specialize in delivering innovative AI and technology solutions that transform how organizations operate and compete.

Our approach combines strategic advisory services with custom development, enabling businesses to harness the power of AI and advanced technologies. We work closely with each client to design intelligent, streamlined solutions that address their specific challenges and align with their strategic objectives.

At Leyton CognitX , we believe that technology is more than just tools; it's a catalyst for meaningful organizational and technological transformation. Our mission is to empower companies to leverage AI and cutting-edge tech, turning complex challenges into opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation.

We are actively searching for a dynamic and visionary Product Lead to drive the strategic direction and execution of operational data management initiatives across a portfolio of projects leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Beyond translating user requirements into functional and technical specifications, the Product Lead provides leadership and mentorship to a team of Product Owners, ensuring alignment, consistency, and excellence across all product streams.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Leadership: Define and champion a compelling product vision, strategy, and multi-horizon roadmap aligned with business objectives, market trends, and organizational priorities. Ensure coherence across all product initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and support a team of Product Owners, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and C-level partners, driving alignment on product priorities and communicating progress at a strategic level.
• Requirements & Standards Definition: Set standards and best practices for user story definition, acceptance criteria, and backlog management across teams, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Strategic Prioritization: Oversee and guide prioritization decisions across multiple product backlogs, balancing business value, technical complexity, customer impact, and resource constraints.
• Cross-Portfolio Planning: Lead release and roadmap planning at a portfolio level, ensuring dependencies between teams are identified and managed effectively.
• Product Development Enablement: Serve as the senior escalation point between business and technical teams, removing blockers and facilitating high-level architectural and product decisions.
• Quality & Delivery Excellence: Define quality standards and oversee QA collaboration across product teams to ensure delivered solutions consistently meet business and user expectations.
• Performance & Insights: Define, monitor, and report on portfolio-level KPIs and OKRs, translating data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Engineering, IT Project Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in product management or IT business analysis, including 2+ years in a lead or senior role
• Proven experience managing or mentoring Product Owners or cross-functional product teams
• Strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Fluent in English & French
• Curious, honest, ambitious, and team-oriented
• A natural leader who thrives in challenging environments and inspires others to do the same