Director, Product Management

Fortive•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Director of Product Management will lead the strategic vision, roadmap, and execution of innovative SaaS solutions that transform healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This role requires a strong blend of healthcare domain expertise, SaaS product leadership, and emerging technology acumen, including AI/ML integration. The Director will operate as a highly autonomous, solutions‑oriented leader—proactively identifying opportunities, navigating regulatory and organizational complexity, and driving outcomes rather than escalating obstacles. Partnering closely with engineering, design, compliance, and clinical stakeholders, this leader will deliver secure, scalable, and compliant products that meet regulatory standards and market needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, data‑driven decision maker, and influential leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment and knows how to get things done.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
10+ years in product management.
At least 5 years in leadership roles.
Proven experience in SaaS product lifecycle management.
Healthcare technology background.
Exposure to EHR systems, interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR).
Familiarity with HIPAA, FDA, and other compliance frameworks.
AI/ML exposure: Leading or collaborating on AI-driven product features (predictive analytics, personalization).
Track record of building and scaling products in regulated environments.
Strong experience in stakeholder management, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Health Informatics, or similar) preferred.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Pragmatic Institute Certification.
Healthcare-specific certifications (e.g., CPHIMS – Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems).
AI/ML or Data Science courses for technical fluency.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
Build dynamic roadmaps that connect long-term strategy to short-term execution, balancing innovation with compliance.
Utilize prioritization frameworks (e.g., RICE, MoSCoW) to manage limited resources effectively.
Understand clinical workflows, healthcare regulations (HIPAA, FDA), and interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR).
Translate complex healthcare requirements into usable, compliant digital solutions.
Lead and mentor product teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and proactive ownership.
Drive collaboration across engineering, design, compliance, marketing, and clinical stakeholders to remove obstacles and advance outcomes.
Build alignment and secure buy‑in from executives and external partners.
Own and act on key product performance metrics, including revenue, growth, adoption, and ROI, to ensure strong overall portfolio health.
Apply a commercial mindset to product strategy, prioritizing solutions and expansions that increase customer value and drive new revenue opportunities.
Partner with Marketing to align product strategy with go‑to‑market plans, positioning, and launches.
Collaborate closely with Finance to guide investment decisions, evaluate portfolio performance, and ensure sustainable, data‑driven growth.
Utilize product analytics, A/B testing, and performance measurement using tools like SQL, Tableau, or similar.
Leverage data for market analysis, customer insights, and continuous improvement.
Use KPIs and OKRs to track product success and inform strategic pivots.
Embed healthcare compliance frameworks into product design and delivery.
Perform risk assessment and mitigation, ensuring zero tolerance for breaches in patient safety or data privacy.
Balance innovation with regulatory constraints without compromising speed-to-market.
Understand AI/ML fundamentals and their application in healthcare (predictive analytics, clinical decision support, personalization).
Collaborate with data science teams to integrate AI-driven features responsibly.
Ensure ethical AI practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Identify opportunities for automation and intelligent insights to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter.
Accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
Global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit.
Forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies.
Force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
Diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth.
Use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
Believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Empower providers to deliver quality healthcare for all.
Comprehensive portfolio spans the entire patient encounter, from pre-procedure through post-procedure.
Loyal customer base, serving more than 5,000 hospitals, surgery centers, and medical offices, and 700 physician groups globally, including 19 of the top 20 U.S. hospitals.
Culture of CARES: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Service.