Product Management Director

Are you a product leader who can sit with a client, listen to their needs, see the thing they have not thought to ask for, and deliver solutions built so well they cannot imagine working without it? At Esquire, we are seeking a Director, Product Management to own prioritization, backlog, and roadmap execution for the products legal teams rely on every day.

About The Role

As Director, Product Management, you own the product lifecycle from discovery through adoption. You will serve as the primary Product Owner in our Agile practice, translate client needs into requirements engineering can act on, and make the trade-off calls that shape the roadmap. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations on positioning, pricing, and launch, then use analytics and client feedback to judge how the product is performing and what it needs next. This role reports to the Vice President, Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Own product prioritization across the roadmap, enhancements, and defects, and make trade-off decisions grounded in business value
• Serve as primary Product Owner within Agile (Scrum), partnering with Engineering on clear requirements, efficient delivery, and alignment with business needs
• Translate business needs into product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Engage clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to understand customer workflows, identify unmet needs, and shape product opportunities
• Communicate product vision, roadmap, priorities, and progress, and keep teams across the company aligned
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations on go-to-market strategy, including positioning, pricing, product launches, and adoption
• Monitor product performance using analytics and client feedback, and drive ongoing product improvements
• Manage the product lifecycle and adjust roadmap priorities as business needs and performance data shift
• Collaborate with IT and Engineering to deliver scalable, integrated solutions across APIs, SaaS, and cloud environments such as AWS and Azure
• Ensure adherence to governance, data privacy, security, and third-party vendor requirements
• Contribute to product performance, including revenue growth, cost awareness, and overall product effectiveness

Requirements

• At least five years in product management or product ownership within software, technology, or a related environment
• Experience working with software engineering teams in Scrum or SAFe environments, with a working command of SDLC practices
• Demonstrated ability to own prioritization, manage backlogs, and drive roadmap execution
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, make trade-offs, and work independently
• Strong familiarity with product and Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence
• Experience working across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Service, and Operations, and communicating with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Working knowledge of pricing, market dynamics, and product performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex initiatives, and deadlines across several workstreams
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Experience in B2B, legal, fintech, or other workflow-driven environments (preferred)

What Success Looks Like

• Prioritization the business can follow and a roadmap people trust
• Timely, reliable delivery aligned to roadmap priorities
• A high-quality backlog with requirements engineering can build from
• Measurable improvement in product performance, user experience, and delivery process
• Growth in product adoption, and a clear contribution to revenue and operational effectiveness

Benefits

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and supplemental insurance for employees and their dependents
• Retirement: Eligibility to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan with match contribution
• Paid Time Off: Two weeks of vacation leave per year, or 80 hours annually
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year and two paid floating holidays per year
• Sick Leave: Five paid sick days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial assistance to support your career development

Work Environment

This role operates within a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature extremes, or similar conditions. The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.