Director of Product Management

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings generate nearly 40% of global energy‑related carbon emissions, and we address the climate, affordability and equity crises through renewables, energy services, engineering and design, construction, and facility services.

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Product Management to join our growing Business Technology team in Seattle. The Director serves as the expert for a product portfolio, collaborating with Line of Business (LOB) leaders to define, drive, and manage product vision and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain LOB portfolio product roadmaps; identify customer pain points, convert them into user stories, and prioritize them.
• Manage the product portfolio’s life cycle from inception (including modifications, upgrades, and maintenance) through end of life.
• Create and champion a data‑driven, market‑informed vision and plan aligned with broader McKinstry objectives.
• Develop and maintain business cases that demonstrate compelling reasons for continued investment, bridging business goals, user needs, and feasibility.
• Design, deliver, and manage large strategic and complex projects with executive visibility and multiple critical dependencies.
• Continually evaluate product and feature performance against goals, develop improvement recommendations, and manage the enterprise business backlog.
• Write Marketing Requirements Documents (MRD) and Product Requirement Documents (PRD) based on business impact, customer demand, and thought leadership.
• Contribute to LOB innovation by performing and leveraging research to support product development rationale and positioning.
• Spearhead creative solutions that enhance and extend current tools.
• Work with Technology Partners to design solutions, estimate effort, and deploy resources; pursue integrations and partnerships supporting McKinstry’s vision.
• Assist the Chief Product Officer in identifying and implementing best practices to measure success, including financial objectives, implementation schedules, and milestones.
• Promote cross‑team and cross‑organizational knowledge sharing through forums such as user groups and design reviews.
• Build strong working relationships with LOBs, technology, and operations to enable cross‑functional collaboration.
• Train, mentor, and manage staff to achieve team goals.
• Maintain a “pulse” on trends important to clients and LOBs to explore and maximize new solutions.
• Serve as a steward of McKinstry technology solutions.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree desired; Master’s a plus.
• 5–10 years of experience in product management or software development preferred.
• Experience with product management principles.
• Product Management Certification desired (Pragmatic, 280 Group, etc.).
• Excellent project management skills and ability to present work to executive stakeholders.
• Track record of building product features founded on solid user research and validation.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communication style that compels action.
• Ability to lead high‑performing, cross‑functional teams.
• Experience growing and developing talent.
• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies, including Agile.
• Strong ability to teach, mentor, and facilitate others.
• Ability to lead from within a product team and serve as a servant‑leader.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender‑inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• On‑site gyms or reimbursement for remote workers (McKinstry Moves)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $153,810 – $269,900 per year; base pay may vary depending on knowledge, skills, and experience and is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.