Director of Product – Information Technology
About the role
This is a senior leadership role for an experienced Product leader or IT/Technology leader with strong Product expertise who can define product strategy, establish effective operating models, and lead and develop a team. You will lead 7 direct reports, bringing greater structure and consistency to Product Management across:
- Cloud & Infrastructure – AWS, Mainframe, Data Centres, Networking
- Employee Experience – End-user devices, ServiceNow, Service Desk
- Engineering & Operations – DevOps, CI/CD, Incident Management, MFT
You will work closely with senior IT, Engineering, Enterprise Product, and business stakeholders to drive product-led transformation.
Responsibilities
- Define and communicate Product vision, strategy, and roadmaps
- Establish Product Management frameworks, operating models, and standards
- Lead, develop, and mentor 7 direct reports
- Align Product Managers and Product Owners around a consistent approach
- Improve product prioritization, backlogs, roadmaps, and delivery
- Translate complex technology and infrastructure needs into effective products and services
- Drive major technology transformation initiatives
- Partner with senior stakeholders and challenge existing ways of working
Requirements
Essential:
- Strong Product leadership and strategic thinking
- Proven people management and team leadership experience
- Experience defining or improving Product operating models, frameworks, or ways of working
- Strong IT / Technology domain knowledge
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Valuable but not required across every area: Experience with Cloud, Infrastructure, ServiceNow, DevOps, Mainframe, Data Centres, Networking, or MSP environments.
Pay
$200,000–$230,000 permanent salary (initial engagement: W2 contract for 3 months, with intention to convert to permanent).