Director of Product

IL · Full-time

About The Position

Job Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Product to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will have a strong development background, experience working in both corporate and startup environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Define and execute the overall product strategy in alignment with the company’s vision and goals.  
  • Lead product lifecycle management, from ideation to market delivery, ensuring a customer-centric focus throughout.  
  • Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure product success and alignment with business objectives.  
  • Drive product development efforts with a strong technical and development understanding, ensuring products meet quality and performance standards.  
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities and improvements to existing offerings.  
  • Partner with the executive team to define product pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.  
  • Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the product roadmap innovative and competitive.  
  • Ensure efficient and agile product development processes are in place, with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.  

Requirements

Key Qualifications :

  • Proven experience as a Product Director, or similar roles, preferably in both corporate and startup environments.  
  • A strong development background is a must, with hands-on experience in software development or engineering roles.  
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the full product lifecycle, from conception to launch.  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.  
  • A customer-first mindset, with a deep understanding of user experience and product design principles.  
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on quality and execution.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with both corporate structures and startup ecosystems, with a clear understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in each.  
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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