Director, Product Management at Achievers

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Human Resources Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of product management experience, including at least 3 years in leadership roles. A proven track record in building and scaling B2B SaaS products is essential. Experience in HR tech or employee experience products is highly advantageous. Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive product decisions and excellent communication and presentation skills for executive and customer-facing situations are required. Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team leadership, especially across Engineering teams, is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Director of Product Management will define and execute product strategy aligned with company goals and market opportunities, and lead quarterly planning and roadmap prioritization. They will partner with product and organizational leadership to set product vision and strategic direction, and drive cross-functional alignment between product, engineering, sales, and customer success. This role involves managing and mentoring a team of 6 product managers and designers, building high-performing, collaborative product teams with clear accountability, and leading by example to operationalize product management best practices. The Director will foster a culture of customer-centricity, data-informed decision making, and continuous learning, owning end-to-end domain strategy and lifecycle from discovery through launch and optimization. Collaboration with engineering leadership on technical architecture and implementation, establishing and monitoring key product metrics, and partnering with sales and marketing teams are also key responsibilities. Facilitating customer discovery and validation team efforts, representing product vision externally, and driving product-market fit optimization and expansion into adjacent opportunities are expected.

Skills

Product Strategy
Roadmap Prioritization
Cross-functional Alignment
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Product Management
Employee Recognition Software
Rewards Platform

Achievers

Employee engagement and recognition solutions provider

About Achievers

Achievers provides employee engagement and recognition solutions through its Employee Success Platform. This platform uses data science to offer insights into employee engagement and performance, featuring tools like "Recognize" for employee recognition, "Listen" for real-time feedback, and "Connections" to enhance collaboration. Achievers operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to access its tools and services, which also include consulting and training. The company aims to create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately improving overall business performance.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
$38.3MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rapid AI integration may introduce biases or errors in employee recognition processes.
Economic uncertainties could lead to budget cuts affecting Achievers' subscription revenue model.
Increased competition from other cloud-based HR solutions may challenge Achievers' market position.

Differentiation

Achievers offers a true cloud-based Employee Success Platform for global employee engagement.
The platform includes AI-driven tools like Inclusion Coach for unbiased employee recognition.
Achievers' proprietary Belonging Model fosters inclusive work environments and workplace belonging.

Upsides

Achievers' integration with Google Cloud Marketplace enhances deployment and management for global customers.
Strategic partnerships, like with Microsoft Viva, expand Achievers' HR platform capabilities.
Growing demand for AI-driven HR solutions boosts Achievers' market potential and innovation.

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