Executive Director, Product Management

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Product Management for New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) in Brooklyn. Lead a team to deliver high-impact digital government projects, shaping strategy and outcomes for New Yorkers.

You will build strategic relationships with city agencies, guide cross-functional teams, and promote human-centered design and evidence-based solutions in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of full-time experience required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with senior leaders across agencies to deliver SPEED objectives.
• Engage non-technical stakeholders on complex topics in plain language.
• Lead, manage, and coach a team of product managers to deliver outcomes for New Yorkers.
• Model and promote evidence-based problem solving to identify new digital product opportunities.
• Identify trends, technology and strategic relationships to build scalable products.
• Set up teams for success and navigate organizational roadblocks.
• Present to diverse audiences in plain language with clear priorities.
• Demonstrate high design standards and inclusion to build a diverse, high-performing team.
• Inspire City partners and colleagues to anchor work in human-centered design and evidence-based solutioning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience

Job description

• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 83,718 - USD 200,000

Job Description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

The Executive Director of Product Management is a strategic and detail-oriented leader who has proven experience delivering outcomes at scale with excellence and measurable results. You will ensure best-in-class products for New Yorkers by cultivating high-performing product managers, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and leading teams.

Responsibilities will include:

• Build strategic relationships with senior leaders across agencies and disciplines to deliver SPEED objectives to shorten the new construction permitting;
• Engage non-technical stakeholders on complex topics in plain language informed by strong technical fluency;
• Lead, manage, and coach a team of product managers to deliver outcomes to New Yorkers;
• Model and promote evidence-based problem solving to identify and define new digital product opportunities;
• Identify new trends, technology and strategic relationships to build scalable products for New Yorkers;
• Set up teams for success and help to navigate organizational roadblocks;
• Present to a large variety of audiences in plain language, clarifying complex problems simply and with clear priorities;
• Demonstrate high design standards and inclusion to build a diverse, high-performing team;
• Inspire City partners and colleagues to anchor their work in human-centered design, user research methodologies and evidence-based solutioning;
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT

Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION

Brooklyn, NY

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position;

or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.