Director, Product Management

Bazaarvoice; Edmonton; Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead their Contextual Commerce product portfolio. This pivotal role involves developing and executing product strategies, driving product development, and ensuring successful market launches. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of product management experience, excellent leadership skills, and a strong ability to foster collaboration across teams. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to create exceptional products that delight users, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Health Care Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of product management experience with a strong leadership background.
• Proven ability to drive product strategies and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product management team and execute product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Conduct market research to inform product decisions and measure success.

Skills

Product Management

Team Leadership

Market Research

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Customer-Centric Mindset

Job description

As the Director of Product Management, you will be responsible for leading the Contextual Commerce product portfolio. This includes developing and executing product strategies, driving product development initiatives, and ensuring the successful launch and adoption of our products in the market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, a proven track record of delivering successful products, and excellent leadership skills.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead the product management team, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of product initiatives.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of product initiatives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape, and use this information to inform product decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, implementation, and customer support, to ensure alignment and successful product launches.
• Provide regular updates on strategies to leadership, promoting alignment and transparency.
• Regularly interact with clients across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and support for team alignment, effective decision-making, and successful product outcomes.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration and high performance within the team.

Required Skills and Experience:

• More than 15 years of product management experience.
• More than 8 years of team leadership experience.
• Strong bias towards action (timely decision making).
• Ability to build strong partnerships with Engineering, Services/Sales, and Client leaders and teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in managing and leading product management roles.
• Experience formulating and executing product strategies for business growth.
• Success in overseeing the entire product lifecycle including Go-To-Market activities.
• Strong command of product management methodologies and best practices.
• Profound quantitative background, deriving insights from complex data to inform strategic decisions.
• Ability to connect innovative thinking to business and financial outcomes.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adept at navigating complexities and managing stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for innovation and technology, with a customer-centric mindset and a desire to create exceptional products that delight users.

Bonus points if you have:

• Previous experience in ecommerce, contextual, and behavioral advertising.
• Background in multinational product development organizations.
• Prior experience collaborating with clients’ product and engineering teams.

$130,000 - $145,000 a year

*Base salary range noted

Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust

At Bazaarvoice, we carefully consider multiple factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. We also take geography into consideration when we can, but are not able to accommodate every location when determining our ranges. These considerations mean that compensation can vary. That said, we expect the base salary for this position to be in the range listed above and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will also be eligible for additional compensation incentives including an annual bonus and other great benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the salary ranges and total compensation package during the hiring process. If this compensation is somewhere in your ballpark, we encourage you to apply!

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