Product Strategy Director

The ideal candidate will translate strategy and ideas into actionable product plans, driving successful execution from concept to launch while leading a team of product managers. They will develop and articulate a clear product execution strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and the product and portfolio strategy.

Key responsibilities include owning and managing the product backlog and roadmap, ensuring priorities are aligned with strategic goals, and staying ahead of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities.

Additionally, they will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend assessments to identify opportunities and risks, set and track key product KPIs and success metrics to measure impact and inform decision-making.

Influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams with data-driven insights and compelling narratives is also a crucial aspect of this role.

They will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, customer success, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution, act as the primary liaison between business, technical, and design teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from concept, design, and development to launch and post-release optimization, gathering feedback from customers, sales teams, and support teams to refine product direction.

Identifying pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in existing products and ensuring product managers and cross-functional teams operate effectively and efficiently are also essential tasks.

Serving as a role model and mentor for junior product managers, sharing best practices, insights, and guidance to support their growth and career development is also expected.

Fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team and leading by example in decision-making, prioritization, and strategic thinking are key aspects of this position.

• Develop and articulate a clear product execution strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and the product and portfolio strategy.
• Own and manage the product backlog and roadmap, ensuring priorities are aligned with strategic goals.
• Stay ahead of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend assessments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Set and track key product KPIs and success metrics to measure impact and inform decision-making.
• Influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams with data-driven insights and compelling narratives.
• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, customer success, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Act as the primary liaison between business, technical, and design teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept, design, and development to launch and post-release optimization.
• Gather feedback from customers, sales teams, and support teams to refine product direction.
• Identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in existing products.
• Ensure product managers and cross-functional teams operate effectively and efficiently.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for junior product managers, sharing best practices, insights, and guidance to support their growth and career development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team.
• Lead by example in decision-making, prioritization, and strategic thinking.

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the SaaS space, with highly desirable prior experience in the Testing and Quality Engineering industry.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling successful products.
• Strong experience in agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management.
• Expertise in data-driven decision-making, user research, and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Experience working with engineering teams and understanding technical constraints.
• Ability to define and execute product strategies that drive business growth.
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills, able to clearly articulate product vision, strategy, and key decisions.
• Deep empathy for users and a passion for delivering intuitive, delightful, and high-impact experiences.
• Experience conducting user research and customer feedback analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Strong execution skills, delivering products on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.

• Total Remuneration: Competitive compensation and periodic performance bonuses.
• Well-being & Work-life Balance: Comprehensive health plans, flexible work arrangements, and generous paid leaves.
• Statutory Compliance: Labor compliance with local regulations that ensure employee security.
• Work Facilities & Accommodation: Top-notch equipment, supportive allowances, and A-class facilities.
• Diversity, Equity, Engagement, & Inclusion: Celebrating differences, equal opportunity, and meaningful employee recognition.
• Growth & Rewards: Employee enablement, a culture of trust, and rewarding performance.

We care about our people and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Product Management.
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.