Director of Product Development

Mity-Lite; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

MITY Inc. in Orem, Utah is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead product strategy, drive roadmap execution, and accelerate speed to market.

This in-office role oversees a team of product managers and collaborates with engineering, design, and marketing to align on priorities and launches. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management or development, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong leadership and analytical skills to drive growth and profitability across

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in product management or product development.
• Experience leading a team or managing product strategy at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of product managers with direction and accountability.
• Own and improve the product development stage gate process for speed to market and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and execute a product roadmap aligned with strategy, customer needs, and market insights.
• Manage full product lifecycle from ideation through launch within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Partner with engineering, design, marketing, supply chain, sales, operations, and leadership to define requirements and priorities.
• Drive profitability, market competitiveness, and revenue growth through market research and analytics.
• Oversee regulatory, sustainability, and compliance aspects of new products.
• Prepare and present updates and training to senior leaders and groups.
• Conduct market and product research including trade shows and customer visits.

Skills

Product management

Team leadership

Roadmap planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

Director of Product Development

Location: Orem, Utah. Salary: $145,000 - $155,000 per year plus bonus opportunity. Full time, in-office at MITY Inc. Headquarters.

Overview

Leading Product Strategy, Roadmap Execution, and Speed to Market.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of product managers by providing direction, mentorship, accountability, and support.
• Own and improve the product development stage gate process, with an emphasis on speed to market, clear communication, and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and execute a product roadmap aligned with company strategy, customer needs, market insights, revenue growth opportunities, and operational capabilities.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, ensuring projects are completed within scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Partner with engineering, design, marketing, supply chain, sales, operations, and senior leadership to define product requirements, prioritize features, and support successful product launches.
• Drive product profitability, market competitiveness, and revenue growth by evaluating product opportunities, customer feedback, product data, market research, and industry trends.
• Manage legal, compliance, regulatory, and sustainability initiatives related to new products.
• Prepare and present product updates, project progress, roadmap priorities, and product training information to senior leaders and larger groups.
• Conduct market and product research, including travel to trade shows, customer visits, suppliers, and other relevant industry events.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products that may impact MITY's product strategy.

What Will Help You Succeed

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or a related role, preferably with experience leading a team or managing product strategy at a senior level. A bachelor's degree in business, product management, marketing, engineering, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience will also be considered. Experience leading product development processes, managing product roadmaps, improving cross-functional workflows, and bringing new products to market is strongly preferred. The right person will be strategic, organized, analytical, and collaborative, with strong project management skills and the ability to use product data, customer feedback, market research, and business metrics to make informed decisions. This person should also be a strong communicator who can create alignment, influence priorities, present effectively to senior leaders and groups, and move product initiatives forward with clarity, urgency, and accountability.

Benefits

MITY offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and other employee benefits.