Director of Product

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Co-manage the product management team and enhance the product management discipline.

• Enable product managers to effectively lead their respective teams.

• Advocate for excellence in product management while upholding organizational best practices and standards.

• Supervise project staffing and provide guidance to project teams in achieving their objectives.

• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding process for product managers.

• Mentor and coach product managers through regular one-on-one meetings, offering feedback and professional development support.

• Direct the complete range of product and project management activities.

• Engage in user research, analysis, synthesis, and agile product development.

• Manage project teams and coordinate activities among team members.

• Foster product-thinking capabilities across the team and the State.

• Collaborate with government department and agency teams on roadmaps and product strategy.

• Disseminate product practices externally and keep abreast of developments in civic tech and product innovation.

• Report directly to the Chief Innovation Officer and work in collaboration with the current Director of Product, initiative leads, and cross-functional directors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in agile product management.

• At least 2 years of professional experience in managing people and providing product leadership.

• Proven experience in guiding the complete product development cycle from concept to launch and ongoing iteration.

• Experience in managing and scaling a product team effectively.

• Expertise in developing and implementing product strategies, including roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution.

• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement with a background in collaborating with design, engineering, and external partners.

• Awareness of industry trends and advancements in civic tech.

• Experience in addressing complex challenges using human-centered design, agile iterative development, and data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to understand user needs and create optimal solutions.

• A commitment to public service, accessibility, and inclusion.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• May need to pass a background check and complete additional onboarding requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid leave.

• Competitive retirement plan options.

• Optional fringe benefits.