Director of Product Management - Software Products

Description:

Job Summary: 

The Director of Product Management is responsible for responsible for driving product initiatives from inception through execution. You will work closely with Sales, Management, Engineering, Design, and Data Science teams to launch and iterate on innovative ideas. This includes gathering and prioritizing requirements for the product, defining the vision for the product, and collaborating with other departments to ensure that the financial and consumer satisfaction goals are met. 

In addition, the Director of Product Management also ensures that the company’s overall strategy and goals are supported by those of the product; and that the product goals and strategy do not deviate from that of the business. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Manage and direct all resources related to Product Management including but not limited to Product Ownership, Business Analysis, and User Experience.
   
• Define and maintain a long-term product roadmap that aligns with business objectives and vision.
   
• Align stakeholders on priorities and relative investment in feature development.
   
• Work with the Engineering team to define scope and understand build parameters.
   
• Manage the process for how features are captured, defined, prioritized, and scheduled.
   
• Assist in the management of customer expectations and communication around feature plans.
   
• Stay informed on Payscale's competitive landscape, partnership opportunities, and other product threats.
   
• Work with vendors and partners to improve the Payscale product offering.
   
• Assist in packaging articulation and strategies for Payscale's platform and products.
   
• Assist in holding the engineering team accountable for scope, goals, and timelines.
   
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Company from time to time. 

Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills Required: 

Education: 

• A MS/BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field 

Experience: 

• 10+ years’ experience in a strategic Product Management/Product Owner role
• 10+ years of sr. product management experience, with the proven ability to remain objective given competing priorities
• Previous experience working in high-growth SaaS startups
• Experience building and managing product roadmaps
• Experience with Agile and/or Lean processes at the Product and Development level 

Key Competencies and Skills: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences 
• An understanding of technology used in data platforms and also data analytics.
• Detail-oriented personality complimented by strong analytical skills.
• Above excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Experience managing and/or leading a team
• Ability to problem solve and present solutions
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness working across multiple business units to achieve results
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly evolving industry and business organization
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle, including Agile development strategies
• Solid technical background with an understanding of software development and web technologies
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams with a wide range of skills and objectives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills must be able to build trust as well as internal and external relationships.
• A goal-driven and detail-oriented approach to product management
• A passion for innovation and a mind for creative problem-solving
• A sense of pride and ownership for everything that is developed and shipped under your management
• Focus on rapid and continuous product improvement with an emphasis on quality and scalability. 

Compensation:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $165,400 - $248,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus of 20%. If you are hired at Payscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below). 

Company Description:

Payscale gives employers and employees confidence to know the what and why behind pay. With our leading data, technology, and experience we make it easier for you to connect compensation to goals. 

As the industry leader in compensation management, Payscale is on a mission to help job seekers, employees, and businesses get pay right and to make sustainable fair pay a reality. Empowering more than 50 percent of the Fortune 500 in 198 countries, Payscale provides a combination of diverse and dynamic data sources, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to enable organizations such as Angel City Football Club, Target, United Healthcare, Gainsight, eBay, and The Washington Post to make fair and appropriate pay decisions. To learn more, visit www.payscale.com 

Location:

Payscale has an employee centric remote-first model that providesyou the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you,whilealso finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter.

In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices.Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs. 

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events. 

Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, and the UK, however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii. 

Benefits and Perks:   

All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values: 

• Respect every individual, work as a team 
• Be Customer first, customer centric 
• Have a Bias towards action 
• Commit to excellence (we give our best everyday) 
• Make Data driven decisions 

An open and inclusiveenvironment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:  

• Monthly company All Hands meetings 
• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs 
• Access to continued learning & development opportunities  
• Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth 
• A growing network of Employee Resource Groups 
• Company sponsored volunteer hours 
• And more!  

Our more standard benefits:

• Flex Paid Time Off, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work 
• 15 Paid Company Holidays, including an extended Fourth of July break, World Mental Health Day, and Juneteenth 
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale 
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents 
• Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contribution each pay period  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations 

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs. 

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

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