Director of Product Management

About the role

In this leadership position, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the product strategy across multiple domains at Fictiv. You will oversee a team of product managers, guiding them to develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with the company's overall goals. Your role will involve translating high-level strategic objectives into actionable plans, ensuring that each product initiative delivers measurable value to both customers and the business. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance will be essential to foster alignment and drive successful product outcomes. You will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic insights and ensuring that product development efforts support Fictiv's growth and innovation ambitions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and lead the overall product strategy and create a detailed, actionable roadmap for multiple product areas, ensuring alignment with Fictiv's business objectives.
• Break down strategic priorities into clear, measurable goals, defining success metrics and milestones to track progress effectively.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape, customer needs, operational constraints, and technological capabilities to inform product planning and decision-making.
• Manage dependencies and trade-offs across different product teams, balancing priorities to ensure cohesive and efficient execution.
• Build compelling business cases for new initiatives, presenting proposals to senior leadership and securing necessary buy-in and resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Coach product managers on discovery techniques, prioritization frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to elevate team capabilities.
• Promote a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, transparency, and shared ownership of product outcomes.
• Establish and enforce standards for roadmap development, goal-setting, retrospectives, and performance reviews across the product management team.
• Cultivate strong relationships with Engineering, Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of product initiatives.
• Act as a primary representative of the product domain in executive leadership meetings, clearly communicating strategy, progress, and challenges.
• Oversee the delivery of product initiatives, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budget expectations.
• Use data analytics, customer feedback, and operational insights to continuously refine product strategies and improve user experience.
• Implement Agile methodologies within the team to enhance delivery predictability, responsiveness, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Travel approximately 15% annually to facilitate team collaboration, engage with customers, and participate in industry events and conferences.
• Drive innovation by staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including ITAR, where applicable, to maintain product integrity and legal adherence.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex product initiatives.
• At least 4 years of experience managing and developing a team of product managers, with demonstrated success in coaching and talent development.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing product strategies for platforms with large catalogs, especially in B2B or B2C e-commerce environments.
• Proven ability to create and manage integrated roadmaps across multiple teams, managing dependencies and trade-offs effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience translating strategic business goals into detailed product plans and roadmaps.
• Demonstrated success in building business cases, securing executive buy-in, and managing product portfolios.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a history of working closely with Engineering, Design, Operations, and other functions to deliver results.
• Ability to leverage customer insights, operational data, and market research to inform product decisions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience applying them to improve team performance and delivery.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience working within a manufacturing or hardware environment, particularly with complex supply chains or production processes.
• Knowledge of ITAR regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance in product development.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Aha!, or similar product management and collaboration platforms.
• Background in engineering, design, or related technical fields to better understand product development challenges.
• Experience in leading global or distributed teams, managing cross-cultural collaboration.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies relevant to manufacturing, supply chain, or digital transformation initiatives.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in product management methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and making data-driven decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices and tools.

Practical notes

• This position involves approximately 15% travel annually for team meetings, customer research, and industry events.
• Fictiv offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.

About the company

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster Fictiv exists
to help product innovators create. Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv’s four global manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U. S..