Sr. Director or VP of Product Management

Fortive

38d

About The Position

1. Partner with engineering, design, and sales teams to define and execute product features and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Drive end-to-end product delivery, from feature conception through launch, adoption, and iterative innovation. Manage dependencies and prioritize features, ensuring timely delivery of key product initiatives and optimizations. Performance Tracking & Process Improvement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams, to ensure product alignment with company objectives. Collaborate with Suite product leaders to align product goals with broader organizational initiatives. Establish and maintain relationships with external customers and partners to inform product development and ensure customer satisfaction. Shape and communicate a compelling product strategy, aligning with company objectives and customer needs. Own the product vision and roadmap, driving incremental value to customers while ensuring product-market fit, competitive positioning, and profitability. Lead product development from ideation to launch, ensuring each feature addresses customer pain points, drives value, and contributes to financial growth. Own P&L accountability for product lines, balancing customer needs with business goals and market opportunities to optimize profitability. Develop and execute a data-driven strategy for feature prioritization, backlog management, and product metrics.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
5+ years of experience as a Senior Product Manager or Director in a scaling SaaS application, preferably in the EHS, quality management, or human capital management (HCM) space.
3+ years of experience leading and coaching product management teams.
Proven track record of managing product development in an Agile environment, delivering complex products from ideation to launch.
Demonstrated experience in owning P&L accountability for product lines and making strategic decisions that balance customer needs with profitability.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing product managers.
Experience in SaaS product development, particularly in EHS, quality management, or workforce management.
Exceptional ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, aligning teams to deliver on product goals.
Data-driven decision-maker with experience in analytics, user research, and developing business cases for product decisions.
Expertise in gathering customer feedback and transforming insights into actionable product features.
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting with senior leadership, customers, and technical teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Familiarity with customer lifecycle management, UX/UI design, and user-centric product development.
Ability to navigate both technical challenges with engineering teams and strategic discussions with executives.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or an advanced degree is considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering, design, and sales teams to define and execute product features and go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
Drive end-to-end product delivery, from feature conception through launch, adoption, and iterative innovation.
Manage dependencies and prioritize features, ensuring timely delivery of key product initiatives and optimizations.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams, to ensure product alignment with company objectives.
Collaborate with Suite product leaders to align product goals with broader organizational initiatives.
Establish and maintain relationships with external customers and partners to inform product development and ensure customer satisfaction.
Shape and communicate a compelling product strategy, aligning with company objectives and customer needs.
Own the product vision and roadmap, driving incremental value to customers while ensuring product-market fit, competitive positioning, and profitability.
Lead product development from ideation to launch, ensuring each feature addresses customer pain points, drives value, and contributes to financial growth.
Own P&L accountability for product lines, balancing customer needs with business goals and market opportunities to optimize profitability.
Develop and execute a data-driven strategy for feature prioritization, backlog management, and product metrics.