Director of Product Management

Compensation $170,000-$230,000 per year depending on experience

Job Overview:
As the Director of Product Management, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of our product portfolio. Your primary focus will be on driving OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) across various organizational functions, mentoring product managers, and ensuring alignment with our vision. You will play a crucial role in bringing SaaS products to market, coaching teams, and managing operations to ensure the successful delivery of our products. We are seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record in product management, strategic thinking, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the launch of SaaS products to market, meeting aligned business goals with the launch.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market needs.
• Drive OKRs throughout the organization, beyond just product and engineering, and ensure alignment across different departments.
• Mentor and coach product managers on best practices for user testing, full software development life cycle, including betas and feature flags implementation.
• Provide guidance on the level of fidelity required for prototypes to gather the right level of insights.
• Demonstrate understanding of Marty Cagan's four risks and lean canvas methodology to mitigate risks and optimize product development.
• Coach and develop teams to enhance their skills in product management, design, and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product planning and execution.
• Stay abreast of market changes and adjust product strategy and tactics accordingly.
• Drive product team productivity by keeping them aligned with the company's vision and executing strategically with your ability to prioritize multiple competing objectives.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or related field with 10-20 years of experience in Product Management.
• Experience in bringing SaaS products to market and managing operations effectively.
• Proven track record of successfully driving OKRs across multiple organizational functions.
• Extensive experience in mentoring and coaching product managers and product designers.
• In-depth understanding of user testing methodologies, software development life cycle, and lean canvas methodology.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to adapt to dynamic market conditions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a clear vision and align teams towards common goals.
• Agile mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Heavy experience with Jira and familiarity with other Product Management tools.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience coaching others to bring SaaS products to market.
• Previous management and operations experience in a product management role.
  
  

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