Director, Product Management - Search & Match

About the Role

We are seeking a Director, Product Management – Search & Match to lead our core algorithm, ranking, discovery, and recommendation product strategies. Reporting to the VP of AI & Platform Products, you will translate complex data systems into executive narratives, commercial growth levers, and seamless marketplace experiences. This role requires a leader who combines business acumen with executive presentation skills to align stakeholders, optimize resource allocation, and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and Drive Two-Sided Marketplace Strategy:
  • Define and own the multi-year strategy and roadmap for Search & Match, linking algorithmic advancements to business outcomes, enterprise customer value, and job seeker engagement.
  • Drive search, ranking, and recommendation strategies for both consumer-facing (B2C) and B2B search mechanics.
  • Govern team capacity, compute/infrastructure investments, and feature prioritization, balancing performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Evaluate industry trends in search, vector embeddings, and machine learning to position our matching engine as a market differentiator.
• Executive Influence & Stakeholder Alignment:
  • Translate complex search performance and algorithmic models into clear, compelling narratives for executive leadership.
  • Build consensus across Engineering, Data Science, UX, Enterprise GTM, and Consumer Operations.
  • Guide teams through strategic pivots and technology evolutions with structured rationale.
• Drive Operational Excellence & Execution:
  • Lead cross-functional product squads to ensure high-velocity delivery of match scoring, candidate indexing, search relevance, and recommendation feeds.
  • Establish metrics for search precision, recall, candidate-to-job match relevance, search latency, and marketplace liquidity.
  • Oversee A/B testing and experimentation to refine discovery algorithms for both candidates and recruiters.
• Build and Develop High-Performing Teams:
  • Coach and develop Product Managers in business sense, strategic thinking, user empathy, and executive communication.
  • Establish operational frameworks and decision-making standards for velocity and transparency.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of product management experience, with a focus on two-sided marketplaces, search engines, recommendation systems, or match platforms.
• Proven executive presence, with exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities.
• Strong business sense, connecting algorithmic performance to platform health and client retention.
• Expertise in balancing dual stakeholder needs (B2C and B2B workflows).
• Experience shaping product strategies, managing engineering trade-offs, and maximizing ROI.
• Cross-functional leadership skills, building trust across matrixed organizations.
• People management experience, coaching and mentoring product managers.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, quantitative, or business field (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• Direct experience presenting to C-suite executives and board members (preferred).
• Background in recruitment technology, talent marketplaces, resume indexing, or professional networking (preferred).
• Familiarity with AI/ML search paradigms, LLMs, or vector search technologies (preferred).
• Experience scaling product rituals in high-growth software organizations (preferred).

Pay

Starting pay ranges from $170,000 to $240,000 USD, based on location and experience:

• All other locations: $170,000–$200,000
• SF/NY/Seattle: $190,000–$240,000
• IL/TX: $180,000–$220,000

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary, bi-annual bonus, 401(k) match, equity.
• Health & Wellness: 100% medical, dental, vision; mental health support; wellness reimbursement.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO, sick time, observed holidays.
• Additional Perks: Flexible spending accounts, internet/home office reimbursement, pet insurance.

This position is 100% remote and open to residents of specific U.S. states/territories. Pay and benefits are subject to change and applicable plan terms.