Senior Director, Product Management

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

📋 Description

• Direct the strategic roadmap for PowerSchool’s product portfolio.

• Oversee the development and execution of the product roadmap.

• Lead a team of professionals in product management.

• Evaluate product requirements and opportunities through research and feasibility studies.

• Collect and analyze competitive intelligence for product categories.

• Engage in product modifications, cost reduction strategies, margin analysis, forecasting, product positioning, and pricing tactics.

• Ensure alignment of roadmap initiatives with portfolio vision, business goals, market demands, and competitive landscape.

• Act as a senior product authority and vital resource for clients, prospects, and partners.

• Collaborate with Sales and Project Management to gather and document business requirements.

• Lead the development and curation of comprehensive business requirements for product and project initiatives.

• Partner with data operations and engineering teams to implement projects and roadmap objectives.

• Assist in formulating go-to-market strategies.

• Stay updated on industry regulations impacting product development.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 12+ years of relevant work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or an equivalent number of years of relevant experience.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 15-20%, for important events such as team summits, training sessions, customer meetings, and company events.

• Subject to company on-call policies, including availability outside of normal working hours as necessary.

• Proven experience in managing and leading teams and managers.

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience managing other professionals, including conducting performance reviews/evaluations.

• At least 5-7 years of product management experience with demonstrated growth in management and leadership roles.

• Familiarity with K12 district needs for classroom environments.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle models.

• Excellent leadership and management capabilities.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects/products concurrently.

• Outstanding customer-facing skills.

• Competence in effectively leading teams and enhancing team capabilities.

• Ability to mentor and coach others.

• Capability to handle strict time management demands.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team and lead through influence.

• Proficiency in following and completing directives in a timely manner.

• Excellent active listening and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to operate within a structured environment and address issues as they arise.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance, and AD&D).

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Comprehensive 401(k) plan.

• Generous Parental Leave policy.

• Unrestricted paid time off (referred to as Discretionary Time Off - DTO).

• Wellness Program, including ClassPass and Employee Assistance Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program, and Prepaid Legal coverage.