Director, Product Management

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Director, Product Management and lead a team in driving a customer-centric product strategy. You will establish and lead a structured product planning process, refine the product management function, and implement best-in-class methodologies. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking. You will manage and mentor a team of product managers, partner with UX and engineering, and report to senior leadership. SimSpace offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $195,000-280,000, comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in refining and scaling a product management function, implementing a data-driven and customer-centric planning approach
• Strong leadership experience managing product managers, with a track record of growing and developing talent
• Deep understanding of product discovery, agile execution, and strategic roadmapping with the ability to balance long-term vision with iterative delivery
• Experience partnering with UX and engineering teams to ensure a seamless product development process
• Strong ability to surface tradeoffs and facilitate debate among executive stakeholders
• Familiarity with SCRUM development practices while keeping the focus on delivering pragmatic and outcome-driven results instead of rigidly aligning to processes alone
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with proven experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• U.S. citizenship as required by our U.S. Government contracts

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a structured, data-informed product planning process that ensures the right problems are prioritized and solved for customers
• Refine and mature the product management function to focus on customer insights, telemetry, and market validation when defining priorities
• Implement best-in-class product management methodologies alongside the SCRUM development model and supporting agile processes without being overly prescriptive
• Drive alignment between product and UX, ensuring teams work as one to deeply understand user needs and define clear deliverables for engineering
• Define, track, and report on product success metrics, ensuring the team is continuously improving based on data
• Manage and mentor a team of product managers, scaling their impact and effectiveness through focused coaching and process improvements
• Partner closely with the Director of UX to ensure product and design work in lockstep on discovery, validation, and execution
• Collaborate with Engineering leadership to ensure that product development is scoped realistically and delivers value iteratively
• Ensure clear, proactive communication with key stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success, to align on priorities and roadmap
• Provide regular updates to the senior leadership team, surfacing strategic initiative status, tradeoffs, and key decisions for collaborative discussion
• Help drive the product roadmap planning process, ensuring it reflects company strategy while being feasible and well-prioritized
• Foster a culture of customer obsession, ensuring that the team continuously gathers and applies user feedback to improve the product

Benefits

• Compensation. Base salary range: $195,000-280,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions
• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health
• Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match
• Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members
• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments
• Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals
• Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development
• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community
• Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details