Product Manager (Lighting & Telecom Electronics)

Location: 2700 John St., Markham, ON L3R 2W4 (On-Site)

About the Job

Join the forefront of the direct current (DC) power revolution with Cence Power. Cence Power is a deep tech company pioneering the next generation of direct current (DC) power distribution systems. We envision a world that leverages every watt of power, enabled by elegant engineering that sets the global standard for safe power distribution.

We're on a mission to be the global standard in safe and efficient DC power distribution, across a comprehensive ecosystem of low voltage and fault managed power products. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a dynamic group shaping the future of electrical power distribution.

We’re looking for a strategic, deeply technical Product Manager to champion our multidisciplinary product development. This role sits at the intersection of business, hardware, and software. You will be responsible for defining product requirements, aligning our engineering teams with market needs, and ensuring our products meet customer expectations, stringent compliance standards, and scale seamlessly into manufacturing.

Learn more about Cence Power in this short video: https://youtu.be/oclO-BvirPU

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Execution

• Take full ownership of the product roadmap, driving accountability to ensure all hardware and software milestones align with market needs.
• Champion a multidisciplinary product approach across our Class 2 (low-voltage) and Class 4 (fault-managed) power product lines.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and firmware engineering team leads to translate market requirements into actionable engineering deliverables.
• Drive predictability in product cycles, translating complex R&D initiatives into reliable delivery schedules for stakeholders.

Product Lifecycle & Compliance

• Own product lifecycle management (PLM) and program management frameworks from concept to commercialization.
• Oversee product compliance and certification lifecycle management, including UL and regulatory standards.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and design for scalability principles into product requirements, working closely with operations and supply chain managers.

Stakeholder Alignment & IP

• Drive cross-functional stakeholder communication and alignment across the organization.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and updates to leadership, translating complex product execution to executive audiences.
• Assist with SR&ED technical documentation and reporting to maximize R&D capital.
• Participate in Intellectual Property (IP) creation and management as new product features are developed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience in product management within a hardware & software product company.
• Deep knowledge of product compliance, certification, and regulatory standards, ideally in products for lighting, telecom, and data center markets.
• Hands-on experience with PLM and program management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of DFM with experience taking prototype products to mass manufacturing.
• Exceptional communication skills—highly capable of translating complex technical concepts to executive audiences and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating with agility in a fast-paced, high-growth scale-up environment.
• Familiarity with IP management is a plus.

What Sets You Apart (Our Core Values):

Our core values are the fundamental guiding principles that act as a compass for behavior, decisions, and priorities for our organization. We are looking for a product leader who embodies our "S.P.A.R.K" values:

• Synergize: We go further when we move as one. You prioritize active collaboration across teams and with our customers and suppliers.
• Passionate: We care deeply, solving the problems that matter the most with intention and meticulous craftsmanship.
• Ambitious: We set ambitious goals, and take on challenges that set us up to bring useful and innovative products to market.
• Driven by Results: We build for the big picture. Our success is measured by the value we create for our customers, society, and our business.
• Knowledge: We foster a culture of constant learning. We don’t just ask "why", we work together to find the "how".

What We Offer:

• Annual starting salary of $90,000–$130,000 (thoughtfully determined based on experience and skillset).
• Health Spending Account for flexible medical, dental, and wellness needs.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid sick days.
• Professional development and training opportunities to support your continuous growth.
• Performance-based opportunities to participate in Cence’s ESOP.

Application & Compliance Disclosures (Ontario ESA):

• Active Vacancy: This posting represents a current and active vacancy at Cence Power.
• AI Disclosure: Cence Power may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in the screening and assessment of applications for this position.
• Equal Opportunity: Cence Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.