Director of Product Management

Our client is an established financial services organization providing investment solutions and technology-enabled services to institutional and retirement markets. The company operates in a complex, data-driven environment, working with financial institutions and industry partners to improve investment accessibility, streamline operations, and enhance the client experience. They are seeking a Director of Product to lead product strategy, data capabilities, and platform development for a key area of the business. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on product execution, overseeing a team of Product Managers while driving initiatives that improve data quality, strengthen integrations, and deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate brings experience building data-intensive products, developing external partnerships, and translating complex business needs into scalable technology solutions. What You Will Do: Own product strategy, roadmap development, and prioritization for a critical area of the platform, aligning product investments with stakeholder needs and broader business objectives. Lead complex product initiatives from concept through execution, developing requirements, shaping data and integration solutions, and collaborating directly with engineering, data, and design teams. Manage and develop a team of Product Managers, establishing performance expectations, supporting professional growth, and driving accountability for product delivery and outcomes. Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, identifying opportunities to improve data access, expand integrations, and develop solutions that deliver long-term value. Partner with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate product strategy, evaluate opportunities, and align priorities across business and technical teams. Develop a comprehensive understanding of data sources, information flows, and operational processes to identify inefficiencies, integration challenges, and opportunities for product improvement. Establish and monitor product performance metrics, using data to evaluate results, inform prioritization, and connect product initiatives to measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with other product leaders to identify opportunities for shared data standards, improved infrastructure, and scalable capabilities across the broader technology platform. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of product management experience, including at least 3 to 5 years managing Product Managers or leading a product function. Experience in fintech, wealth management technology, financial services, or data-intensive B2B SaaS environments preferred. Demonstrated ability to balance people leadership with hands-on product execution, including developing product specifications, shaping technical solutions, and driving strategic initiatives. Proven experience establishing external partnerships that improve product capabilities, strengthen data connectivity, and support long-term business objectives. Strong understanding of API architecture, data systems, and integration patterns, with the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and collaborate effectively with engineering teams. Experience developing metrics-driven product practices, defining success measures, and using performance data to guide product strategy and investment decisions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, business leaders, and external executives. Ability to navigate ambiguity, make informed decisions with incomplete information, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving, with experience introducing best practices, improving processes, and delivering measurable results. Familiarity with investment technology, retirement solutions, or wealth management platforms is a plus. Ability to work onsite in Boston, MA, four days per week. Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.