Director, product management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Product Management based in United States.

This leadership role is responsible for shaping product management practices within a technology engineering and platforms organization. The position drives strategy, prioritization, governance, and roadmap execution for enterprise cloud and infrastructure platforms. Working closely with engineering, architecture, security, operations, and business stakeholders, the role ensures technology investments deliver measurable business value. The successful candidate will help transform delivery models from project-based approaches toward a scalable, product-led operating model. This opportunity offers significant influence in defining processes, improving platform adoption, and building a mature product management capability. The role is ideal for an experienced technology product leader who thrives in complex enterprise environments and enjoys driving organizational change.

Accountabilities:

The Director, Product Management will establish and lead product management practices for cloud and infrastructure platforms, ensuring alignment between technology capabilities, business objectives, and engineering priorities. This role combines strategic planning, stakeholder leadership, governance, and operational execution to improve platform outcomes.

• Define platform vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities and technology objectives.
• Lead the transition from project-based delivery models to a demand-driven, product-led operating approach.
• Establish standardized processes for demand intake, evaluation, prioritization, sequencing, and governance of platform initiatives.
• Own portfolio governance activities, including capacity planning, investment prioritization, roadmap visibility, and executive reporting.
• Serve as a key connector between infrastructure teams, business technology groups, and enterprise stakeholders to align priorities and investments.
• Translate business and technical needs into clear platform capabilities, requirements, and roadmap commitments.
• Drive adoption of platform services by defining value propositions, encouraging standardization, and reducing reliance on customized solutions.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, security, and operations teams to ensure effective delivery of scalable platform capabilities.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators related to platform adoption, customer satisfaction, engineering productivity, and portfolio health.
• Establish product management practices including lifecycle management, backlog governance, planning cadences, and operating models.
• Support the development of product ownership structures, squad models, and long-term governance frameworks.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in technology product management, platform strategy, and enterprise transformation. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide complex technology initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, technology strategy, portfolio management, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience developing technology roadmaps, managing backlogs, and driving product outcomes.
• Experience working with enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, internal technology products, or engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, product management frameworks, and demand-driven delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior technology leaders and align cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, security, and architecture stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and prioritization capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Experience implementing product-led operating models, platform engineering approaches, or scaling product management functions is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, infrastructure services, and software delivery pipelines is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive annual base salary range of $146,900 - $180,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and location. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Tuition reimbursement opportunities. Resources supporting health, wellness, and long-term personal development. Fully remote work opportunity within the United States. Collaborative environment focused on innovation, technology transformation, and professional growth.

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