Director of Product Management Jobs

Explore Director of Product Management opportunities for experienced product leaders ready to shape strategy, guide teams, and deliver products customers value. Directors of Product Management connect business goals with customer needs and technology, helping organizations prioritize investments and bring successful products to market. Browse vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Director of Product Management Do?

A Director of Product Management sets product direction across a portfolio or business area. Responsibilities often include defining roadmaps, researching customer and market needs, prioritizing features, and aligning product plans with company objectives. Directors partner with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and executives, while coaching product managers and tracking outcomes such as adoption, retention, and revenue.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial product management experience, a record of launching and improving products, and experience leading teams or managing a portfolio. Useful skills include strategic planning, customer research, data-informed decision-making, communication, stakeholder management, and execution across cross-functional teams. Requirements vary by company, industry, and product type.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level product roles are available across technology, financial services, healthcare, ecommerce, enterprise software, and other sectors. Depending on the organization, a Director may oversee a product line, platform, market segment, or team of product managers. These roles can provide a path toward senior product leadership, including Vice President of Product or Chief Product Officer positions.

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$185K - $200K *

Pioneer security solutions by leading application security across multiple technology initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks, implement controls, and ensure compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $200K *

Drive security architecture and application security initiatives across multiple technology projects, ensuring effective risk management and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to impl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $302K *

Lead and inspire innovative product strategies and lifecycle management for Tactical EW products, driving market growth and collaborative teamwork within a dynamic engineering environment...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by securing enterprise systems and technical solutions across diverse environments, collaborating with teams to implement risk management and compliance frameworks effec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$232K - $319K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading a dynamic team of Solutions Engineers. Drive partner engagement, foster relationships, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance per...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $320K *

Drive security innovation by leading application security strategy and engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Security Analyst, overseeing SOC operations, mentoring analysts, and enhancing security protocols. Drive incident response and ensure quality assurance in a fast-paced, c...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust security function, managing a team while enhancing AWS infrastructure, compliance, and application security within a remote-first culture and fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform risk management frameworks by leading the information security strategy to protect digital assets. Collaborate across departments, oversee compliance, and advance organizational objectives i...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape our information security landscape by leading risk management and incident response initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect our digital assets and support business object...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity measures across various platforms. This role involves engineering, administering, and improving security capabilities, ensuring compliance, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $155K *

Elevate cybersecurity operations by leading incident response, enhancing security measures, and driving program improvements. Collaborate across teams to protect assets and ensure compliance in a dyna...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $219K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity in the energy sector. You'll lead complex projects, develop standards, and automate processes to enhance efficiency and security across global Grid Automati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $195K *

Transform security outcomes by leading cross-functional initiatives and implementing robust web application security solutions. Leverage your expertise to influence stakeholders and drive enterprise-w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join us to lead our cybersecurity efforts, establishing and maintaining robust information security programs that protect critical assets while supporting strategic business objectives and compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $148K *

Join our team to optimize OT cybersecurity operations across manufacturing environments. You will lead threat monitoring, incident response, and foster critical relationships, ensuring safety and effi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$117K - $235K *

Drive innovative cybersecurity research to protect critical systems, conduct threat assessments, and develop advanced protective technologies across diverse platforms, ensuring national security throu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the security of High Performance Computing environments. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance security measures, ensuring robust protection of corpora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $240K *

Transform the security landscape by leading the protection of High Performance Computing environments. Leverage your expertise in network architecture and security best practices to enhance resilience...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing cybersecurity by managing red team operations, enhancing offensive security strategies, and fostering collaboration across teams to strengthen enterprise defenses against...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead offensive security operations, manage a skilled red team, and enhance security posture through strategic partnerships and advanced adversary simulations in a complex en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation for a $2 billion company. Lead initiatives that reshape business operations, enhance customer interactions, and empower teams while collaborating acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$286K - $500K+*

Transform your career by leading global privacy and data strategies, influencing AI governance, and driving business outcomes while managing a team of experts in a dynamic technology environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by overseeing a zero trust security framework. Drive strategic initiatives across identity, data protection, and network security, collaborating with leadership to en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on proactive cyber threat analysis and incident response. Engage in monitoring, compliance, and security measures to protect both on-premises and cloud env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Product Management do?question toggle

    A Director of Product Management leads product strategy and execution across a product, portfolio, or business area. The role commonly includes setting roadmaps, prioritizing customer and business needs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and developing product talent.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Product Management jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for significant product management experience, a history of successful product outcomes, strong strategic and analytical skills, and experience influencing stakeholders or leading teams. Specific education and industry requirements vary.

  • How much do Director of Product Management jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its salary details.

  • Where can Directors of Product Management find jobs?question toggle

    Directors can find opportunities across industries including technology, healthcare, financial services, ecommerce, and enterprise software. Ladders features vetted professional job listings paying $100,000 or more.

  • What roles can follow a Director of Product Management position?question toggle

    Experienced directors may advance to senior product leadership roles such as Vice President of Product, Head of Product, or Chief Product Officer, depending on their experience and the organization.