Director of Product Management

Summary

Join Dandy, a leading innovator in the dental industry, as their Director of Product Management for New Initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the identification, evaluation, and development of new products to expand Dandy's market reach and create new revenue streams. You will be responsible for guiding new product initiatives from concept to launch, conducting market research, and building business cases. This position demands a strategic leader with a proven track record in product development and a deep understanding of the dental technology market. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including engineering, design, and marketing, to ensure successful product launches. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of dental technology and make a significant impact on the industry.

Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles driving complex product strategies across multiple teams
• Proven track record of successfully developing and launching new products or business lines
• Strong strategic thinking ability with the capacity to translate market opportunities into clear product vision and actionable roadmaps
• Experience with product discovery methodologies and techniques for validating new product concepts
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to build consensus across functions and articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Data-driven approach to decision making, with experience using metrics to guide product strategy and evaluate success
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high bias for action—comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving results
• Customer-obsessed with a deep empathy for user needs and the ability to translate those into compelling product experiences
• Technical fluency and comfort discussing new technologies, emerging innovations, and technical feasibility with engineering and machine learning teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and evaluation of new product opportunities that leverage Dandy's core strengths in dental technology
• Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for bringing new product initiatives from concept to market
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to validate product opportunities and refine value propositions
• Build business cases for new initiatives including market sizing, revenue forecasts, and resource requirements
• Partner with the executive team to secure resources and align new initiatives with company strategy
• Establish success metrics and KPIs to track progress and demonstrate the value of new product initiatives
• Lead cross-functional teams through the development process, ensuring efficient execution and high-quality outcomes
• Integrate qualitative and quantitative research, data, and market insights into strategies, roadmaps, and product requirements
• Create go-to-market strategies in collaboration with marketing, sales, and customer success teams
• Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dental, medical device, healthcare technology fields, and fast growing tech startups
• Background in driving innovation within established companies or launching successful new product categories
• Knowledge of design thinking, lean startup methodologies, and other innovation frameworks
• Experience with regulated products or quality management systems

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Parental planning
• Mental health benefits
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid time off