Director, Product Management

Director Of Product Management

We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Director of Product Management and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a hybrid role working between your home office and our Burlington MA headquarters. Candidates must be local to that location to be considered.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Product Management to lead our Progress OpenEdge product management team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management, this is an exciting opportunity to transform the product strategy and vision for OpenEdge, our flagship $200M+ business application development platform. The ideal candidate will be experienced managing an established product line with a strong existing customer base that is constantly evolving to respond to changes in technology and to new customer requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Define and drive the OpenEdge product strategy considering all commercial and technical aspects to balance retention and growth.
• Stay current with technology trends, particularly in software development, gather data and prioritize strategic goals to keep OpenEdge up to date and ahead with technological advancements.
• Champion customer needs and translate feedback into actionable product strategies.
• Coach, build and grow a team of experienced product managers.
• Articulate the product strategy and vision to customers, partners, industry analysts, and the press.
• Collaborate with various departments, including engineering, marketing, IT, sales, and customer and professional service, to ensure alignment and successful execution of the product strategy.
• Identify new product revenue opportunities and define cross-sell opportunities.
• Focus on Artificial Intelligence as it relates to software development.
• Work closely with Engineering on product requirements, use cases and agile practices.

Your background:

• 7+ years of experience in Application Development technology product management of a $100M+ portfolio.
• 5+ years in people management.
• Experience with Agile development. Understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology a plus.
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is a strong plus for working in this highly technical environment. MBA is highly preferred.
• Balance: focus on retention and growth, across strategy and operations and ability to move from the strategic to the tactical on a constant basis.
• Excellent technical and operational understanding of application development and deployment platforms.
• Strong awareness of technology trends in application development, data management, cloud, security, and generative AI. AI experience preferred.
• Ability to set a technical vision and path forward for customers and partners.
• Demonstrated passion for technology and a strong aptitude for business strategy.
• Ability to gather, analyze and interpret financial analysis and portfolio health
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, for external and internal presentations.
• Proven success in collaborating across organizations and leading cross-functional teams with the ability to influence without authority and align organization.
• Demonstrated leadership in people management including coaching and talent development.

Base Salary Range: $189,125 - $233,625

This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
• Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!