Senior Director, Product

Lennar • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Product is an executive-level role responsible for leading the entire product management function within the organization. This role involves shaping the long-term product strategy, managing a portfolio of diverse product lines, and ensuring that all product initiatives align with the company's strategic goals. The Senior Director, Product will be a key member of the executive team, influencing the direction of the business, driving innovation, and ensuring that the company remains competitive in the market.

Requirements

• Strategic Leadership: Exceptional strategic thinking abilities, with a proven ability to align product strategies with long-term business objectives.
• Executive Management: Strong executive presence and leadership skills, with experience leading and developing senior product leaders.
• Communication: Superior communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and persuade executive-level stakeholders.
• Analytical and Decision-Making: Advanced analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of software development processes and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams.
• Market Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the industry, with a keen understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role overseeing large product portfolios and multiple business units.
• Proven track record of driving product innovation, leading high-performing teams, and delivering successful products at scale.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the long-term product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
• Lead the product management organization, setting the direction for all product initiatives and ensuring that they align with the company’s growth goals.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team to prioritize product investments, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to maximize strategic impact.
• Oversee the entire product management team, including Directors, Senior Product Managers, and Product Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Set organizational goals for the product management function, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and driving accountability at all levels.
• Mentor and develop senior product leaders, providing guidance and support as they navigate complex product and market challenges.
• Partner with leaders across the organization, including engineering, marketing, sales, finance, and operations, to drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance product success and operational efficiency.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated go-to-market strategies, ensuring that product launches are successful and meet business objectives.
• Act as a senior advisor to the executive team on all product-related matters, providing insights and recommendations that influence business strategy.
• Oversee the management of a diverse product portfolio, ensuring that each product line delivers against key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to the company’s overall growth.
• Lead initiatives to optimize the product development process, implementing best practices that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.
• Continuously evaluate product performance, using data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive ongoing improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the executive team, customers, partners, and investors.
• Present product strategies, performance updates, and key initiatives to the board of directors and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive activities, and emerging technologies, using this knowledge to guide strategic product decisions.
• Ensure that the product management organization remains deeply engaged with customers, gathering insights that inform product strategy and innovation.
• Champion a customer-centric approach to product development, ensuring that all products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive a culture of continuous innovation, encouraging teams to explore new ideas and technologies that differentiate the company’s products in the market.

Benefits

• Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
• Paid Parental Leave
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
• up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• significant Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive