Director, Product Management

Summary

Join Granicus as the Director of Product Management and lead a high-performing team in shaping the future of Granicus products. Translate the company's long-term vision into actionable product strategies, mentor a team of Product Managers, and drive innovation. Collaborate with engineering, design, implementation, support, customer success, and executive leadership. Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, customer value, and technical feasibility. Advocate for user-centric design and data-driven decision-making. Establish and refine product management processes, tools, and best practices. Represent Granicus as a product evangelist, articulating the vision and value proposition to stakeholders and customers. This role requires a servant-leader mindset and proven success in managing and scaling product teams in an Agile environment.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in product management, with at least 2 years in leadership role. Proven success managing and scaling product teams in an Agile environment
• Leadership: A servant-leader mindset with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect the dots between market trends, customer needs, and business objectives to craft compelling product strategies
• Execution Excellence: Skilled at breaking down complex problems into clear, actionable plans. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development and ability to engage deeply with engineering teams
• Communication: Exceptional communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization, from engineers to executives
• Business Impact: Demonstrated ability to drive product success and profitability through strategic planning and execution
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Math) or equivalent experience. MBA is a plus
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Responsibilities

• Define and Drive Strategy: Translate Granicus’s 3–5 year vision into a clear, actionable product roadmap aligned with business goals, customer needs, and financial outcomes
• Lead and Inspire: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Own the Roadmap: Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, customer value, and technical feasibility. Make informed trade-offs to maximize ROI and product profitability
• Champion the User: Advocate for user-centric design and data-driven decision-making. Leverage analytics, customer feedback, and market research to guide product direction
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Engineering, Design, Implementation, Support, Customer Success, and Sales to ensure seamless product delivery and go-to-market execution
• Drive Operational Excellence: Establish and refine product management processes, tools, and best practices to scale product development effectively
• Be a Thought Leader: Represent Granicus externally and internally as a product evangelist, articulating our vision and value proposition to stakeholders and customers

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus: Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is a strong plus

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Medical (includes an option that is paid 100% by Granicus!), Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Group legal coverage