Fortive

Senior Director – Product Management

Fortive

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Shape and communicate a compelling product strategy, aligning with company objectives and customer needs.
  • Own the product vision and roadmap, driving incremental value to customers while ensuring product-market fit, competitive positioning, and profitability.
  • Lead product development from ideation to launch, ensuring each feature addresses customer pain points, drives value, and contributes to financial growth.
  • Own P&L accountability for product lines, balancing customer needs with business goals and market opportunities to optimize profitability.
  • Develop and execute a data-driven strategy for feature prioritization, backlog management, and product metrics.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of product managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gather insights that drive product improvements and innovation.
  • Partner with engineering, design, and sales teams to define and execute product features and go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success and implement mechanisms for tracking, reporting, and reacting to performance data.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams, to ensure product alignment with company objectives.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required. An MBA or an advanced degree is considered advantageous.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Senior Product Manager or Director in a scaling SaaS application, preferably in the EHS, quality management, or human capital management (HCM) space.
  • 3+ years of experience leading and coaching product management teams.
  • Proven track record of managing product development in an Agile environment, delivering complex products from ideation to launch.
  • Demonstrated experience in owning P&L accountability for product lines and making strategic decisions that balance customer needs with profitability.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing product managers.
  • Experience in SaaS product development, particularly in EHS, quality management, or workforce management.
  • Exceptional ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution, aligning teams to deliver on product goals.
  • Data-driven decision-maker with experience in analytics, user research, and developing business cases for product decisions.
  • Expertise in gathering customer feedback and transforming insights into actionable product features.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting with senior leadership, customers, and technical teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits
  • Impact: Work on products that contribute to a safer, more sustainable world by empowering organizations to make smarter, more responsible decisions.
  • Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive, and energetic team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
  • Growth: Take the next step in your career with a company that supports personal and professional development.
  • Recognition: Join one of Canada's Top Places to Work, recognized for leadership in environmental and energy solutions.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product strategyproduct visionproduct roadmapP&L accountabilityfeature prioritizationbacklog managementkey performance indicators (KPIs)AgileSaaS product developmentdata-driven decision-making
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringteam-buildingstrategic thinkingtactical executioncommunicationpresentation skillscustomer engagementcollaborationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA or advanced degree