Lazer is a world-class digital product studio composed of 80+ senior engineers and designers with backgrounds from companies like Apple, Google, Coinbase, and more. With our product experience, we have designed, engineered, and grown products from $0 to $200M in revenue.
Clients seek out our help because we have the talent to deeply understand their needs and provide industry, technical, or product insights that are uniquely valuable to their efforts. Our clients range from early-stage startups and venture studios to recognizable commerce brands and exciting enterprises. Some of our notable clients include Google, Shopify, Coinbase, Alchemy, Hinge, OVO, DIMO, and more.
We are a remote-first organization headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with employees worldwide. We believe in providing the best experience possible for all Lazerites by fostering a strong community through regular events, company vacations, competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and more!
Join Lazer and help us solve problems and build the next generation of products!
The Role
You will be responsible for overseeing multiple internal projects, with a focus on process optimization, documentation and effective resource management. These internal projects will span our company focuses in AI, Web3 and commerce, involving building prototypes, POC’s, and reference architectures.
The resourcing will primarily come from our engineers who are between client projects and are available for short sprints, therefore effective resource management and planning will be important.
In addition to managing active projects, the role will also involve identifying and coordinating with external funding sources such as public grants and programs by making sure relevant supporting information is accurate and up-to-date.
There may also be occasions when short projects are created to strengthen a strategic partnership in addition to research and development objectives.
This includes:
Structuring and documenting innovation activities.
Creating relevant templates and processes for comprehensive documentation of methodologies, hypotheses and outcomes.
Creating structured project plans with clear objectives, estimated timelines and resourcing needs.
Optimizing resource utilization.
Coordinating with engineering managers to understand when resources will be available and how to best utilize them.
Crafting an efficient on-boarding and off-boarding plans for engineers to be productive even in short commitments to the project.
Coordinating with partners and vendors for innovation funding programs.
Working with vendors to create submission packages for innovation incentive or funding programs.
Representing Lazer and our projects when undergoing external review processes and engaging with external partners or vendors.
Overseeing regular engineering activities during projects in an agile format including planning sprints, running stand-ups and facilitating reviews.
Regularly reporting to internal stakeholders on project progress and funding application status.
Requirements
You would be guiding projects with the best engineers in product development, requiring strong organization skills, technical knowledge and attention to detail.
Strong experience as a project manager, product manager or lead engineer in startups or consulting contexts.
Proven experience managing multiple complex projects at once with shifting resources available.
Strong familiarity with project documentation, processes, tooling and reporting best practices.
Sufficient technical knowledge to work effectively with engineers, identify genuine innovation and effective prioritization.
Familiarity with submission requirements for SR&ED or similar innovation incentive programs.
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders and partners as well as build rapport and trust with engineers.
Nice to Have
The following would be bonus experience, though feel free to highlight any additional experience or skills you may have. We like working with people with varied backgrounds and experiences.
Experience working in a consulting context.
Experience working as an engineer building products.
Familiarity with innovation accounting and common programs.
Experience managing open source products or initiatives.
Relevant industry certifications or publications.
Benefits & Perks
? Work From Anywhere: Choose your workspace — all you need is strong wifi and a passion for building!
???? Work / Life Balance: We believe in our team’s ability to have it all; a great career, and time to unplug and live…you know...life.
?? Unlimited PTO: Everyone needs a break. Take at least 15 days off a year, and more if you need—just be cool about it and keep the team in mind.
? Regular Team Retreat: Join us for a week of team bonding at amazing destinations. Recent trips include the Dominican Republic, Cancun, and Hawaii — plus ones welcome.
