Global Product Leadership Director (12–18 Month Fixed-Term)

Cpl Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group is seeking a Director of Global Product Management to lead the team during a maternity cover period of 12-18 months in Galway, Ireland. The role focuses on governance, execution, and continuity of priorities, plans, and budgets across the global product portfolio.

The successful candidate will drive accountability, oversee commercialization activities, and ensure cross-functional alignment with regional teams while delivering structured handovers and evidence-based assessments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Portfolio Management, or related commercial leadership roles.
• Experience managing products through the full lifecycle, including launch, commercialization, governance, and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Global Product Management team.
• Oversee product launches, market expansions, and existing product portfolios.
• Coordinate product management activities with NPD, Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Quality, Operations, and regional teams.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes and product documentation.
• Oversee project plans, milestones, budgets, and dashboards.
• Provide visibility on risks, progress, and budgets.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Commercial leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Cpl Group is seeking a Director of Global Product Management to lead the team during a maternity cover period of 12-18 months in Galway, Ireland. The role focuses on governance, execution, and continuity of priorities, plans, and budgets across the global product portfolio.

The successful candidate will drive accountability, oversee commercialization activities, and ensure cross-functional alignment with regional teams while delivering structured handovers and evidence-based assessments.