Tariq Rehman
About Tariq Rehman
Tariq Rehman is a Product Portfolio Manager for Intelligent Spaces at TELUS, with extensive experience in IoT, product management, and business strategy.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Tariq Rehman works at TELUS as a Product Portfolio Manager, Intelligent Spaces (Smart Buildings). Operating remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia, he is responsible for overseeing and managing products within the Smart Buildings domain. His role involves leading the product lifecycle from inception to launch, including business case development, project budgeting, governance, and release rollouts.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Tariq Rehman has held various positions at TELUS. From 2018 to 2023, he served as Senior Strategy Manager, focused on Internet of Things (IoT) projects such as eSIM, 5G, and Connected Car. Before that, he was a Product Manager for IoT (M2M) from 2014 to 2015 and a Consultant/Product Manager for New Product Introduction, SMB Marketing, from 2011 to 2014. His experience at TELUS has contributed significantly to his expertise in IoT and product management.
Experience at Etisalat UAE
Tariq Rehman was the Manager of Connected Devices (Consumer IoT) at Etisalat UAE from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he was responsible for managing IoT products targeted at consumers, which involved customer segmentation, pricing, go-to-market strategy, and execution. His work at Etisalat helped further develop his skills in IoT and consumer electronics.
Educational Background
Tariq Rehman obtained his IMBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he studied Strategic Management and Marketing from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Al Ghurair University / Manipal Academy of Higher Education, where he studied Computer Applications along with Business, Accounting, Marketing, and Economics from 2001 to 2005.
Skills and Expertise
Tariq Rehman has extensive experience in end-to-end product management activities, including business case development, project development, budgeting, governance, launch planning, and customer support. He specializes in customer segmentation, pricing, and go-to-market strategies, as well as in positioning, messaging, and storytelling for marketing communications. Additionally, he has domain expertise in Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M technologies, coupled with a strong background in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).