Director of Product

Mity-Lite•Orem, UT

2d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

MityLite is looking for a hands‑on, execution‑driven Director of Product Development to lead our product management team and accelerate innovation across our durable goods portfolio. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love rolling up your sleeves, and know how to bring physical products to market with speed and precision, this role is built for you. What You’ll Lead You’ll own the full product lifecycle—from ideation through launch—ensuring we deliver high‑quality, market‑ready products on time and within budget. The role is both strategic and deeply operational. As the job description states, you will “lead and manage a team of product managers” and “deliver new products to market within scope, time, and budget constraints” . These responsibilities align directly with the job description’s emphasis on cross‑functional collaboration and strategic leadership, such as “collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, supply chain, and sales” and “develop and execute a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with the company’s strategic goals” . Why MITY You’ll join a company with a strong reputation in durable goods manufacturing and a commitment to innovation. This role offers a 20% bonus opportunity, visibility with senior leadership, and the chance to shape the future of our product portfolio.

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience, ideally in durable goods or physical product categories
Proven success leading product teams and managing complex product portfolios
Strong project management skills and familiarity with modern PM tools
Ability to interpret product and customer data to drive decisions
Excellent communication and leadership presence
Experience building and evaluating product development metrics

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing product management team
Own and continuously improve our stage‑gate process, emphasizing speed‑to‑market and cross‑functional alignment
Drive profitability, competitiveness, and revenue growth across product lines
Manage compliance, regulatory, and sustainability requirements for new products
Conduct market and product research, including travel to trade shows, customers, and suppliers
Partner closely with engineering, design, supply chain, marketing, and sales to define requirements and prioritize features
Present product strategy and project updates to senior leadership
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to our product categories