Director of Product

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. Lead and develop a team of experienced product managers and designers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $201,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product management and design teams, with a strong focus on strategic direction, product-market fit, and operational excellence. Proven ability to navigate complex environments and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders while leveraging AI-assisted workflows.

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Product ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic DirectionAI-Assisted Product DevelopmentComplex Stakeholder Navigation

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementDesign LeadershipStrategic PlanningSystems ThinkingAI-Assisted Workflows

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship BuildingCoaching and MentoringComfort in AmbiguityCreating Clarity

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsPublic SectorCriminal Justice SystemHigh-Growth StartupMulti-Stakeholder Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of experienced product managers and designers
Set strategic context, product direction, and organizational priorities
Own product-market-impact fit, organizational sustainability, and scaling successful products to more states
Drive product usability and sustained weekly active engagement
Manage and mentor PMs, designers, and emerging leaders
Build cross-functional rituals and streamline team operations
Drive adoption of shared UI standards for execution speed and consistency
Partner with engineering, data science, state engagement, and marketing
Maintain connection with frontline staff, government leaders, and justice-impacted individuals through trauma-informed discovery
Coach teams through policy and administrative constraints to create roadmaps and intuitive workflows
Model AI-assisted workflows across discovery, scoping, and prototyping
Report to the Chief Impact Officer and partner on product direction, team health, operational standards, and organizational strategy
Travel to state partners, internal gatherings, and offsites

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in product management or design
At least 3 years managing a team of PMs and/or designers
Experience leading senior individual contributors and emerging leaders
Experience coaching PMs and designers toward management readiness
Exceptional communication and relationship skills
Comfort operating in ambiguity and creating clarity and momentum
Strong strategic instincts and systems thinking
Builder's mindset paired with strategic rigor
Ability and willingness to travel about one trip per quarter
Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments (preferred)
Experience with mission-driven, nonprofit, or public sector organizations (preferred)
Personal or professional experience with the criminal justice system (preferred)
High-growth startup experience (preferred)
Exposure to AI-assisted product development (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays per year
401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Complimentary One Medical membership (availability based on location)
Inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits, plus hormonal health and gender-affirming care benefits through Carrot
Monthly ClassPass credit for personal wellness
Free mental health support via Talkspace
Flexible remote work or work from Oakland or Manhattan offices
Annual company offsite and other ad-hoc gatherings
Mission-driven tech startup environment with stretch opportunities
Effective, thoughtful colleagues working on a meaningful mission