Ultimate Staffing is Hiring a Director of Product Management (Full-Time, Onsite)
Location: Irvine, CA ️ 20-25% Travel Monday-Friday (In-Office)
We're seeking a Director of Product Management to join a leading manufacturer in the Electronic Vehicle space - a company at the forefront of innovation and sustainable technology. We're looking for a dynamic leader with 10+ years of product management experience, including team leadership and a strong background in technology, SaaS, PaaS, or Cloud Computing.
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal and external customers to uncover market trends, customer needs (VOC), and technology insights.
- Analyze market and financial data to identify opportunities, gaps, and risks.
- Drive ROI analysis throughout product development and lifecycle.
- Define and deliver long-term product roadmaps grounded in data and market realities.
- Lead field-based research with prototypes and guided interviews to discover unmet needs.
- Shape the value proposition and design of product and solution offerings.
- Create detailed product requirements through Agile tools, visual documentation, and user stories.
- Develop pricing strategies, value props, and business models aligned to margin goals.
- Lead go-to-market planning and execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, order management, support, etc.) to meet KPIs.
- Actively manage product portfolio, including sunsetting and consolidation decisions.
- Evaluate offering performance and make data-backed recommendations.
- Lead and mentor a team of 4 product managers - inspire, guide, and elevate.
- Serve as the driving force across departments to align product vision and execution.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (MBA strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive product management experience
- 5+ years of direct people leadership and cross-functional team management
- 5+ years working closely with or leading marketing efforts
- Experience with SaaS, PaaS, or cloud-based technologies a big plus
Skills & Strengths
- Visionary leadership with a collaborative, hands-on approach
- Strong financial acumen; able to craft and interpret business cases
- Proven ability to align stakeholders and drive results across matrixed teams
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Passion for customer experience and market innovation
Perks & Culture
- Private office in a collaborative on-site environment
- 20-25% travel to trade shows and key customer visits
- Generous vacation policy, including two weeks off at year-end (Dec 22 - Jan 2)
- Team-first, values-driven culture with a focus on loyalty and longevity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.