Worker Sub-Type:
Student (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Secusmart, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, is the leading expert in the development and implementation of comprehensive anti-eavesdropping solutions for government agencies and enterprise organizations worldwide. SecuSUITE enables customers to communicate classified information over a certified secure voice and messaging platform.
Here is an opportunity to learn the ropes of the product management trade at BlackBerry. You will have the chance to help contribute and shape the future of SecuSUITE – a secure voice and messaging app that is used by world governments to protect national classified communications. You will work alongside the product owner on day-to-day product management tasks. As PM in training, you will both learn foundational concepts and real practical skills of the product management trade to succeed on the job. While technical skills are not a pre-requisite, you will need to come with a willingness to learn and generate constant passion to generate value for our customers. If this sounds like something that excites you, then read on…
Location: Mississauga, ON
Length of Term: 8 Months
What you will do
As a Product Manager Student – you will wear multiple hats and support the SecuSUITE product team with day to day product management duties. This includes:
Conducting competitive product research, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, participating in backlog grooming/prioritization and other facets of day-to-day product work that keeps the product management team engaged
You will have the opportunity to learn various practical product management concepts and also apply those learnings to generate value for our customers by ensuring SecuSUITE evolves with the market to maintain product-market-fit
You will be part of a lean agile team and work with various cross-functional groups to realize specific measurable outputs in two week sprint cycles
Most importantly, like everyone else on the team, you will be an active SecuSUITE user and contribute to daily testing and improving the product NPS; whereby, improving the quality of the end-user experience of the app
Who we are looking for
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in a related field
Skilled at navigating/research on the Internet and within the scope of the product and industry
Be able to apply various research methods for the collection of relevant data
Organize research content in meaningful format for analysis
Ability to produce high quality competitive analysis content
Strong communication skills, must be able to communicate well with cross-functional teams
Self-initiator and ability to work independently and in groups as needed
Good software knowledge Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)
Above and beyond
Some technical knowledge on server-client solution will be helpful, but not necessary
Some background regarding product standards and certification is helpful, but not mandatory
Previous experience in competitive research and technical writing
Student Life at Blackberry
- Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
- Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
- Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.
See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40