Product Management Director - Top-Level Domains

About the role

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission-focused, values-driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

The Product Management Director – Top-Level Domains (TLDs) leads the strategic thinking and planning in the areas of core business requirements. This position oversees broad-based cross-functional efforts to direct the design, launch, and management of new or enhanced products and services. This role works closely with platform, technology services, customer support, finance, legal, marketing, and account management teams to ensure Verisign achieves its business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drives TLD product strategy.
• Owns the concept lifecycle from ideation to final approval.
• Drives approved business plans and concepts to completion as the subject matter expert.
• Provides thought leadership based on feedback gathered from cross-functional teams and reports potential implications to the product strategy.
• Creates and executes roadmaps to achieve business objectives on time.
• Proactively develops strategic assessments of opportunities, providing recommendations to address them.
• Writes reports, situational analyses, and training materials through collaboration with peers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• 12+ years’ experience with generic Top-Level Domains (TLDs), managing products and services, and their delivery, preferably within a technology-related, regulated industry.
• 5+ years’ experience in launching TLDs and managing the TLD lifecycle.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience; MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, communications, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, engineers, and senior leadership.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels.
• Strong business acumen, good judgment, attention to detail, objectivity, and accountability.
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively, making data-informed decisions.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to manage a large number of internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong presentation abilities.

Schedule

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Pay

The pay range is $180,700 - $244,500. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.