Product Manager - Health, Manufacturing & Hospitality

Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.

Job classification: A5950 - Information Officer III

Salary range: $85,092.80 - $106,017.60. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Hours per week: 40

Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year

Position End Date: November 1, 2027

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Friday. October 23, 2026

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Define and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for assigned learning products.
• Identify customer needs, target markets, and workforce opportunities.
• Develop business cases and product proposals for new and evolving programs.
• Understand learner pathways and career outcomes to ensure programs align with industry demand.
• Build and maintain subject matter expertise within assigned portfolio areas.

Market Research & Insights

• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis.
• Gather and interpret customer, learner, and employer feedback.
• Monitor emerging trends, labor market needs, and future workforce requirements.
• Use data and insights to inform product decisions and strategic investments.

Product Development & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the development, refinement, and lifecycle management of learning products.
• Collaborate with delivery teams, instructional resources, learning platforms, and operational partners to ensure successful execution.
• Manage priorities, timelines, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Continuously evaluate programs and implement improvements based on feedback and performance data.

Product Launch & Growth

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new and revised programs.
• Establish pricing and positioning strategies.
• Support program growth through strong market alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Performance Management

• Monitor key product metrics, including enrollment, revenue, profitability, learner satisfaction, and program outcomes.
• Analyze performance data and make recommendations for enhancements and future investments.
• Ensure products achieve business and learner success objectives.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, employers, funding agencies, suppliers, and community partners.
• Facilitate collaboration with Academic Schools, Applied Research, Youth Programming, and other internal stakeholders.
• Lead industry engagement activities such as advisory groups, roundtables, and co-creation sessions.
• Serve as the primary advocate and source of truth for the portfolio, ensuring stakeholders are aligned with the product vision and strategy.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to program quality, operations, staffing, compliance, customer experience, and market viability.
• Proactively address challenges that may impact product success.

Skills

• Strong understanding of workforce trends, emerging markets, and the future of work.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience working in agile or iterative environments.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Skilled in facilitation, collaboration, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategies and actionable plans.
• Experience in negotiation, partnership development, and risk management.
• Naturally curious, learner-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence

- Excellent dining options on campus

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.