Director, Product Management

Job Overview

The Director, Product Management will lead the strategy, growth, and performance of a complex global product portfolio within a growing $500M business. This executive leadership role is responsible for defining the long-term product vision, developing and executing business strategies, and driving profitable growth across the portfolio.

Leading a global team of Product Managers, this individual will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to bring new products to market, optimize the existing portfolio, and ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives. Success in this role requires a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead across regions while balancing long-term vision with operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the long-term product strategy, roadmap, and business plans for a global product portfolio.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Define market segmentation strategies, value propositions, go-to-market plans, channel strategies, and partnership opportunities.
• Lead the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through commercialization and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure products are developed and manufactured to meet cost, quality, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Champion new product development initiatives and build compelling business cases that support investment decisions.
• Develop annual operating plans, including sales, profitability, pricing, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align business priorities and deliver strategic objectives.
• Engage directly with customers to understand evolving needs and ensure product strategies align with market demands.
• Lead successful product launches by partnering with Sales and Marketing on commercialization, enablement, and customer adoption strategies.
• Provide demand forecasts and support sales planning activities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, manage P&L accountability, and drive sustained profitable growth.
• Resolve product-related issues, including quality, delivery, and commercial challenges, while continuously improving portfolio performance.
• Identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and other initiatives that strengthen the business.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.

What your background should look like:

• Develop and execute the long-term product strategy, roadmap, and business plans for a global product portfolio.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Define market segmentation strategies, value propositions, go-to-market plans, channel strategies, and partnership opportunities.
• Lead the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through commercialization and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure products are developed and manufactured to meet cost, quality, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Champion new product development initiatives and build compelling business cases that support investment decisions.
• Develop annual operating plans, including sales, profitability, pricing, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align business priorities and deliver strategic objectives.
• Engage directly with customers to understand evolving needs and ensure product strategies align with market demands.
• Lead successful product launches by partnering with Sales and Marketing on commercialization, enablement, and customer adoption strategies.
• Provide demand forecasts and support sales planning activities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, manage P&L accountability, and drive sustained profitable growth.
• Resolve product-related issues, including quality, delivery, and commercial challenges, while continuously improving portfolio performance.
• Identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, and other initiatives that stre