Director, Product Management (Hybrid)

About the position

SimSpace is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead a disciplined, customer and data-driven product management process. This role involves translating high-level vision and strategy from the founders and CPO into actionable execution plans for the product management team. The Director will build a high-performing team of Product Managers (PMs) to deliver impactful, iterative product enhancements while ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a structured, data-informed product planning process that prioritizes customer problems.
• Refine and mature the product management function focusing on customer insights, telemetry, and market validation.
• Implement best-in-class product management methodologies alongside the SCRUM development model and agile processes.
• Drive alignment between product and UX teams to understand user needs and define clear deliverables for engineering.
• Define, track, and report on product success metrics for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in refining and scaling a product management function with a data-driven and customer-centric approach.
• Strong leadership experience managing product managers and developing talent.
• Deep understanding of product discovery, agile execution, and strategic roadmapping.
• Experience partnering with UX and engineering teams for seamless product development.
• Strong ability to surface tradeoffs and facilitate debate among executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SCRUM development practices while focusing on pragmatic and outcome-driven results.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• U.S. citizenship as required by U.S. Government contracts.
• Ability to come into the Boston office twice a week for a hybrid schedule.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $195,000-280,000 with annual bonuses tied to performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Access to company-paid counseling and mental health resources through Spring Health.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days.
• Paid parental leave plans.
• Equity stock options at hire with annual performance-based grants.
• Referral rewards of $1,500–$3,500 for qualified hires through the employee referral program.
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program with subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for personal and professional development.
• Monthly reimbursements for social connections with teammates.
• Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more.