Director of Product – Growth

Mudflap

Director of Product Management at Mudflap leading product strategy and roadmaps in fintech. Engaging with truckers and driving growth in financial products for the trucking industry.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery, definition, and delivery of new product lines in payments and fuel acquisition
Develop and own product roadmaps, streamlining complex trade-offs and focusing on business impact
Champion customer empathy: directly engage with truckers and fleet operators to inform product decisions
Drive cross‑functional alignment with engineering, data science, operations, marketing, and business partnerships
Establish and monitor KPIs for product adoption, retention, and revenue
Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven experience in fintech, payments, marketplaces, or logistics—ideally building for small businesses or independent operators
Track record of launching successful products that drive tangible business outcomes (e.g. revenue growth, retention)
Deep understanding of customer needs and strong user research skills
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data and insight into actionable roadmaps
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, fostering an inclusive and high‑performance culture
Exceptional communication skills: comfortable presenting to exec leadership and external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup
Multiple health benefit options
Responsible Time Off
401(k) matching
Opportunities and support for major career growth
Annual Company offsite event (Mudfest!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementproduct roadmapsKPI monitoringuser researchdata analysisstrategic thinking

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcustomer empathycross-functional alignment