Director of Product Management

Overview

This senior leadership role, based in the United States, is for a Director of Product Management within a partner company. The position focuses on leading SaaS product strategy and innovation, overseeing a varied product portfolio, and driving measurable business results. It involves high-level strategic decision-making and working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success to build impactful solutions supporting public service entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term product portfolio strategy aligned with business objectives, customer demands, and market trends.
• Conduct market research, competitive analyses, segmentation, and product positioning to uncover growth opportunities.
• Set pricing approaches and business recommendations to support revenue expansion and market position.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of product managers and technical leads, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Establish and maintain product management standards covering discovery, prioritization, requirements definition, delivery, and performance measurement.
• Own strategic product roadmaps and prioritization, balancing immediate impact with long-term vision.
• Build business cases, assess investment opportunities, and implement ROI tracking for new initiatives.
• Partner with engineering and design leadership to guide product development from initial discovery to launch and ongoing enhancement.
• Define key product performance indicators, adoption metrics, and frameworks to monitor customer outcomes and business success.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to craft go-to-market strategies, messaging, and revenue enablement.
• Support evaluation and integration efforts related to strategic partnerships or acquisitions.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• 7 to 10+ years of recent experience managing SaaS product portfolios with ownership of B2B or B2G product strategy.
• Proven ability to define and execute portfolio-level strategies in sophisticated technology environments.
• Expertise in pricing strategies, market analysis, product positioning, and competitive intelligence.
• Experience building and managing high-performing product teams, including recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting strategic plans to senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical skills for business case development, KPI creation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Comprehensive understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern product management tools.
• Experience incorporating AI capabilities into software products or strategies.
• Background in EdTech, GovTech, public sector, or regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, online training tech, compliance workflows, or certification platforms is a plus.
• Experience in supporting mergers, acquisitions, or management consulting projects is beneficial.
• Relevant certifications such as Agile Scrum Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework, PMI-ACP, or Pragmatic Marketing are preferred.
• MBA or equivalent advanced business degree is advantageous.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Competitive base salary starting at $150,000+ depending on experience.
• Opportunities for annual bonuses or incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and employee programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Flexible paid time off policies.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility across U.S. time zones.
• High visibility role that allows partnership with executive leadership and influence on long-term product direction.
• Meaningful work supporting organizations focused on serving and protecting communities.
• Leadership development resources and collaboration with experienced product executives.

Data Privacy and AI Usage

The hiring process involves the use of AI tools to aid in application review, resume analysis, and response assessment to help identify top candidates efficiently. These tools complement recruitment efforts but final decisions are made by humans. Candidate data is handled in compliance with privacy regulations, including GDPR, and applicants retain rights to access and control their personal information.