Hybrid Director of Product, ProfitSword at Actabl

Description

Position Summary: 

The Director of Product Management will lead the product strategy and execution for our core offerings in the hospitality finance space. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep product management experience, particularly in SaaS and fintech, with a keen understanding of the hospitality industry. As a leader, you will be responsible for driving product vision, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring our product roadmap aligns with our business objectives and customer needs.

Essential Duties: 

• Develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy that supports the overall company mission and business goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in both hospitality and finance, identifying opportunities to innovate
• Lead a team of product managers and collaborate closely with engineering, design, data, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of key product lines, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch and iteration, with a strong focus on customer impact and business outcomes.
• Oversee product development timelines, milestones, and KPIs to ensure alignment with product goals and timelines.
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gain deep insights into their needs, challenges, and opportunities within the hospitality finance landscape.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to continuously refine our positioning and value proposition.
• Integrate feedback from customers, sales, and support teams into the product roadmap to ensure we are solving real problems for our users.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing product management team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Advocate for the product team across the organization, ensuring alignment and visibility for strategic initiatives.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and career development opportunities to drive team success.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing a product team.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing B2B SaaS products, ideally within the fintech or hospitality technology sectors.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, capable of guiding both the big picture and the details.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality industry, including key financial challenges and operational complexities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.

Key Competencies: 

• A strong commitment to understanding customer pain points, behaviors, and expectations. Ability to translate these insights into product features and solutions.
• Continuous hunger for learning and personal development
• Expertise in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, optimization, and sunset phases.
• Ability to prioritize projects, allocate resources, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of revenue drivers, pricing models, and how product decisions impact profitability.
• Identifying and building relationships with key partners or stakeholders who can help drive product success.

Work Environment: 

•  2 days per week hybrid in our Atlanta or Denver offices
• Up to 2-3 days per month of travel to customers and industry events. 
• Weekly/Daily meeting starting at 8.30 AM 9:00 AM and 9.30 AM ET that will be required.