Director, Product Management - eOriginal

Wolters Kluwer; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer is seeking a Director of Product Management to provide senior-level leadership over major product initiatives. You will align strategies with business goals, influence market directions, and drive growth across a broad portfolio.

The role requires engaging with senior stakeholders and guiding cross-functional teams through market research, product lifecycle planning, and performance measurement. A strong executive presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead senior teams and steer strategic product initiatives.
• Deep expertise in market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Experience managing a broad, multi-product portfolio.
• Strong communication and influence at the executive level.
• Track record of driving innovation in product management.
• Customer-centric approach to product decisions and roadmaps.
• Data-driven decision making in complex programs.
• Experience overseeing large-scale projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level leadership to senior managers and top professionals.
• Ensure strategic oversight across major product initiatives.
• Own performance and results in significant areas.
• Lead high-level market research and trend analysis.
• Drive the development and execution of overarching growth initiatives.
• Develop cross-functional strategies and collaborations.
• Oversee innovative marketing strategies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and industry leaders.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance metrics.
• Strategize product lifecycles from inception to retirement.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Market Knowledge

Portfolio Strategy

Executive Communication

Innovation

Customer-Centric

Data-driven

Complex Project Mgmt

Job description

About the Role:

As a Director, Product Management, you will provide high-level leadership to senior managers and top professionals, ensuring the primary responsibility for the performance and results of significant areas of responsibility. Lead our most complex and impactful product initiatives, aligning them with our strategic goals and driving business success. Utilize your expertise to influence product vision, market strategies, and organizational growth at the highest levels.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level leadership to senior managers and top professionals.
• Ensure strategic oversight and alignment across major product initiatives.
• Hold primary responsibility for performance and results in significant areas.
• Direct high-level market research and trend analysis.
• Lead the development and execution of overarching growth initiatives.
• Develop and implement cross-functional strategies and collaborations.
• Oversee the creation and execution of innovative marketing strategies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and industry leaders.
• Define, monitor, and report on high-level performance metrics.
• Strategize and oversee product lifecycles from inception to complex product retirement processes.

Skills:

• Strategic Leadership: Exceptional skills in leadership and strategic vision.
• Advanced Market Knowledge: In-depth expertise in market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Portfolio Strategy: Mastery in managing and strategizing a broad product portfolio.
• Executive Communication: Excellent communication and influence skills at the executive level.
• Innovation: Ability to foster and drive innovation in product management.
• Customer-Centric: High acumen in maintaining customer-centric approaches.
• Data-driven Decisions: Proficiency in making data-driven strategic decisions.
• Complex Project Management: Expertise in managing and overseeing complex projects and initiatives.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$151,700.00 - $270,950.00 USD

This role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

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