Senior Director, Product

Summary

Join Out & Equal as the Sr. Director of Product, a key strategic leadership role driving the vision, development, and execution of innovative products to enhance impact and revenue growth. Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals. This role demands a visionary leader with expertise in product innovation, business strategy, fundraising/development, and stakeholder collaboration to expand and optimize revenue-generating initiatives. You will develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy, lead new product development, establish KPIs, and identify market trends. Furthermore, you will oversee product development and execution, manage product roadmaps, and cultivate cross-functional collaboration. Finally, you will drive revenue growth, foster relationships with key partners, and lead and mentor a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field, or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years minimum experience in product management

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with Out & Equal’s mission and growth objectives
• Lead the ideation, development, and market introduction of new products that drive revenue and expand organizational reach
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuously measure product impact, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Identify and leverage market trends, competitive insights, and emerging opportunities to inform product innovation
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate product initiatives into overall business strategy
• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution, high-quality delivery, and impactful user experiences
• Define and manage product roadmaps, ensuring effective prioritization and resource allocation
• Cultivate strong cross-functional collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment on product objectives, marketing strategies, and operational execution
• Establish and oversee vendor relationships, ensuring high standards of service and product alignment with strategic goals
• Implement and optimize processes for efficient product management, launch strategies, and performance evaluation
• Develop strategic plans for development, execution and measurement of fundraising, development initiative
• Identify and develop new revenue streams through innovative product offerings, partnerships, and strategic initiatives
• Drive sponsorship and monetization strategies to maximize product profitability and market impact
• Provide insights and recommendations on business model optimization, ensuring sustainable growth
• Foster relationships with key industry partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and business expansion
• Serve as a thought leader and champion of product innovation, representing Out & Equal in key industry discussions and events
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product alignment with community needs and organizational priorities
• Communicate product vision and progress effectively across all levels of the organization, inspiring teams and driving engagement
• Lead and mentor a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully prioritize, manage, and execute multiple work streams with accuracy
• Experience in designing and implementing fundraising strategy to drive growth
• Effective communicator (internally and externally/collaborator across teams)
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and quality focused
• Interest in and commitment to using intersectional approaches to promote Out & Equal’s mission of workplace inclusion
• Self-starter/takes initiative
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think critically and problem solve
• Positive Attitude
• Proficiency in project management software (Asana) and Salesforce
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing project timelines and vendor relationships
• Experience working with fundraising platforms and CRM tools