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Appfire is seeking a talented Director of Product Management, responsible for maximizing the business and customer impact of one or more applications. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives on understanding and optimizing interconnected systems within a business while also being unafraid to engage hands-on when necessary. The ideal candidate will prioritize long-term, sustainable solutions over quick tactical fixes, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The Director leads and develops Product Managers, sets clear priorities across competing initiatives, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth, customer value, and operational efficiency. You will report to the Vice President of Product Management and be a member of the Product Management organization at Appfire.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement product strategies that address business challenges through comprehensive systems and processes
Define the product vision and roadmap, focusing on long-term goals and ensuring alignment with broader business objectives
Align multiple product investments to company goals, market opportunities and financial targets
Work closely with teams across the organization, including engineering, operations, and customer support, to create solutions that address pervasive problems in target markets
Lead and mentor a team of product managers, encouraging a culture of deep thinking and problem-solving
While maintaining a high-level strategic focus, be willing to roll up your sleeves to dive into specific problems, offering both leadership and practical solutions
Leverage data and analytics to inform product decisions, ensuring they are backed by comprehensive analysis and insight
Understands key SaaS benchmarks and how to use them to make product decisions
Requirements:
Proven strong and solid hands-on experience in product management, with a significant portion in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience in applying systems thinking to complex business challenges
Portfolio management experience is a plus
Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that align with long-term business objectives
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring product managers, with a focus on developing strategic and systems-oriented thinking
Strong understanding of the technical aspects of product development, with the ability to engage with engineering teams at a deep level
A track record of solving complex business problems through innovative and sustainable systems, rather than short-term tactics
Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to dive into details and work hands-on when needed to drive product success
Experience managing products at different lifecycle stages simultaneously and operating in scaled or multi-product organizations with more than 50 products (nice to have)
You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences
You adapt swiftly to new business demands
You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events
You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills
Nice to have:
Experience managing products at different lifecycle stages simultaneously and operating in scaled or multi-product organizations with more than 50 products
What we offer:
Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
Work from-home allowance: 50€ gross per month for 11 months a year
Access to the Appfire University learning platform
25 working days of paid annual leave
Reduced summer hours: From July 1st until the end of August, we work 6 hours daily
Flexible bank holiday policy, which allows you to exchange a government-set public holiday for a more convenient time off
Private healthcare insurance
Annual sport allowance
3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program