Director, Product Management (R-19633)

About the Role

The Director of Product Management leads the strategic vision and execution of a product portfolio of like products, overseeing the entire lifecycle from conception to launch by driving cross-functional collaboration to develop and deliver innovative solutions that meet market needs and align with business objectives, while fostering a strong customer-centric approach and leading a high-performing product management team. This role is critical in driving strong market adoption, competitive positioning, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive product portfolio strategy aligned with company goals, including market analysis, competitive assessment, and product portfolio roadmap creation.
• Drive product portfolio positioning, pricing, and launch ensuring consistent brand messaging and optimized campaign support.
• Collaborate effectively with segment leader, marketing, engineering and sales leadership to ensure seamless product portfolio development and launch.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and market trends, actively incorporating customer feedback into portfolio roadmap decisions.
• Identify and monitor key product portfolio performance indicators (inclusive of pipeline and revenue), analyze data to inform portfolio strategy and decision-making.
• Lead and mentor a team of product management associates, providing guidance and support to drive performance and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with major in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, Technology or related disciplines.
• At least 12 years' experience of B2B pre-sales / solutions consulting/ product management/ project management or go-to-market roles on data analytics products / industry, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment.
• Proven track record of managing product launches and go-to-market strategies.
• Analytical capabilities to assess market performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Bias for action and results oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks within defined deadlines and prioritize own and team workload.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align go-to-market strategies with broader business goals.
• Strong understanding of the product lifecycle, customer journey, and the role of product management in go-to-market success.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, project management and presentation skill.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Deep understanding of the industry and market trends relevant to the company's products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Proficiency in product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, CRAFT).
• Show an ownership mindset in everything you do.
• Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action.
• Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
• Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
• Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.

Education

• Bachelors - Required
• Advanced Degree - Preferred

Benefits

• Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.
• Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members.
• Education assistance and extensive training resources.
• Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.
• Competitive 401k with company matching.
• Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.