Director, Product Operations at Showpad

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven director-level experience in Product Operations, Strategic Program Management within a complex, multi-location, high-growth technology or B2B software environment
  • Extensive, hands-on experience leading significant organizational change management in a global setting, demonstrating sensitivity to diverse time zones and work cultures
  • Prior consultancy experience or equivalent skill set, enabling you to take a strategic view, translate complexity into clear, phased implementation plans, and present them confidently to executive audiences
  • Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of how software is being built and shipped, allowing for credible and informed interaction with engineering leadership and participation in technical due diligence
  • Exceptional people and connecting skills. Must be highly effective at building consensus, managing conflict, and acting as a proactive driver of people and processes—the ability to "stand on their feet" and assert influence with professionalism and grace
  • Strong background in Program and Project Management, utilizing robust frameworks to manage complex projects and ensure on-time delivery

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic post-merger integration of combined company operations, driving the complete reimagination of core processes, within a globally dispersed context across US, EMEA, and APAC
  • Serve as the central connecting point across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Excellent stakeholder management is essential; you must be comfortable stepping up, advocating for best practices, and driving alignment across the organisation
  • Lead change management initiatives for new processes, tools, and methodologies, ensuring smooth adoption and high engagement across teams. This requires spending significant time talking with people, understanding their needs, and effectively communicating the 'why' behind the changes
  • Establish and standardize the process for gathering actionable feedback on the product from clients and translating these insights into the product development roadmap and priorities
  • Own and refine the end-to-end product development lifecycle. Lead and facilitate strategic quarterly planning processes to ensure alignment with company objectives and resource capacity
  • Bring strong project management discipline and program manager experience to coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards
  • Apply a consultancy experience lens to diagnose operational gaps, propose strategic solutions with clear phases and implementations, and develop long-term operational plans
  • Prepare and deliver high-stakes presentations to the executive team and the board on product operations performance, strategic plans, and key achievements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Stakeholder ManagementChange ManagementProcess OptimizationProduct Development LifecycleQuarterly PlanningStrategic PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationGlobal OperationsCommunicationVoice of the Customer

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

The position is based in Bucharest with a hybrid work model requiring 2 days in the office.

What experience is required for the Director of Product Operations role?

Proven director-level experience in Product Operations or Strategic Program Management is required, within a complex, multi-location, high-growth technology or B2B software environment, along with extensive hands-on experience leading significant organizational change globally.

What key skills are needed for this position?

The role demands strategic vision, operational execution, nuanced people skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive change with diplomacy and influence across global teams.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Product Operations position?

A strong candidate has director-level experience in Product Operations or Strategic Program Management in a high-growth tech environment, proven global change management expertise, strong stakeholder influence skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with diplomacy.

Showpad

Sales enablement platform for marketing teams

About Showpad

Showpad provides a sales enablement platform that helps marketing and revenue teams improve their sales processes. The platform offers tools for managing sales content, training sales teams, and analyzing performance. Sales teams can easily find the right content for their interactions, receive coaching to enhance their skills, and access insights to make informed decisions. Showpad operates on a subscription-based model, ensuring consistent revenue while offering over 65 integrations to fit into existing workflows. The company aims to empower sales teams to engage buyers effectively and add value in every interaction.

Ghent, BelgiumHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$151.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from CaptivateIQ's advanced automation solution for revenue teams.
Upland Software's expansion into sales enablement may threaten Showpad's market share.
Rapid AI advancements require Showpad to continuously innovate to maintain competitiveness.

Differentiation

Showpad offers a comprehensive sales enablement platform with integrated AI capabilities.
The platform supports over 65 pre-configured integrations and an open API for flexibility.
Showpad is recognized as a leader in sales readiness solutions by Forrester.

Upsides

Showpad's AI-driven analytics enhance personalized sales training and coaching.
Virtual exhibition capabilities boost product showcasing and buyer engagement.
Recognition as a leader by Forrester boosts credibility and attracts enterprise clients.

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