Director of Product Management

Olympus - Westborough, MA

Full-time - Senior

Westborough, MA

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Director of Product Management at Olympus Corporation of the Americas is responsible for leading a Tribe within the product team, coaching product managers, and guiding the development and execution of product strategy. This role emphasizes understanding user needs, cross-functional collaboration, and overseeing the product lifecycle to ensure high-quality solutions that meet market demands. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a passion for mentoring and a strong background in product management, particularly in the medical technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Tribe within the product team, coaching product managers and guiding product strategy execution.
• Understand user needs through direct interaction, research, and feedback to ensure products deliver real value.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams for seamless product development and launch.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch optimization, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform product decisions and track performance for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of product managers, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to inform product strategy.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders, providing updates on product progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of industry experience in product management or similar roles.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a director of product management or similar management role.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment delivering real products.
• Experience developing product teams and mentoring team members.
• Fluency in Japanese, Spanish, or German.
• Experience in the medical technology sector.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching